Dateline NBC Sean Combs: "You joined the #MeToo money grab."
Jun 3, 2025
Chloe Malas, an NBC News correspondent covering the Sean Combs racketeering trial, dives deep into the courtroom chaos surrounding the case. She reveals chilling testimony from Mia, Combs's former assistant, who shares her fear about coming forward. The defense seeks to undermine her credibility using past messages between her and Combs. Malas discusses the stark contrast in public reactions to Combs's allegations versus those faced by Harvey Weinstein. The conversation raises critical questions about victim support and the complexities of truth in high-profile cases.
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Defense Questions Assault Timeline
- The defense highlights continued positive contact between Mia and Sean Combs to challenge her assault claims.
- They question why she didn't report earlier or warn others if the assault was true.
Victim Explains Silence
- Mia testifies she was terrified and brainwashed, explaining why she didn't warn Cassie or others.
- This shows complexity in abuse victims' behavior and delayed disclosures.
Defense Suggests "#MeToo Money Grab"
- Defense points to loving texts as evidence to discredit Mia's claims of abuse.
- Prosecutors object to insinuations that accusers are motivated by money or a "#MeToo money grab."