Dateline: Sean Combs on Trial is a special NBC Dateline report exploring the criminal trial of hip-hop tycoon Sean “Diddy” Combs. It premieres on NBC on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 10/9c. The episode, hosted by Josh Mankiewicz, is exclusive to NBC’s broadcast network for its initial airing. No other platforms are confirmed for simultaneous release.
This one-episode special focuses on Combs’ federal indictment for racketeering and s*x trafficking. It features exclusive interviews, court evidence like a 2016 hotel surveillance video, and details of his rise and fall. The report examines allegations of coerced sexual acts and a decades-long pattern of abuse.
The allegations stem from a 2023 lawsuit by ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, sparking a federal investigation. Combs faces charges of running a criminal enterprise from 2004 to 2024, involving s*x trafficking, kidnapping, and bribery. Over 60 civil lawsuits accuse him of se*ual assault, some involving minors. He remains in custody, pleading not guilty.
Who is Sean Combs and what allegations does he face?
Sean “Diddy” Combs, born November 4, 1969, is a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur. He founded Bad Boy Entertainment, launching artists like The Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige. His empire includes Sean John clothing and Ciroc vodka, with a net worth estimated in 2022 at $1 billion. Hit songs such a I’ll Be Missing You and lavish parties he organizes cemented his fame.
Combs faces a five-count federal indictment for racketeering conspiracy, s*x trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation for prostitution. He was arrested in September 2024 and charged with operating a criminal enterprise between 2004 and 2024.. Prosecutors allege he coerced women into “Freak Offs”—drugged orgies with male prostitutes, often recorded.
Evidence includes a 2016 video of Diddy assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who sued in 2023 alleging rape and abuse. Three other women, pseudonymous Victims 2, 3, and 4, claim s*xual exploitation. Over 60 civil lawsuits accuse Combs of s*xual assault, including 25 minors among 120 plaintiffs. Crimes also involve kidnapping, arson, and bribery, with seized rifles and 96 devices as evidence.
Ventura’s 2023 lawsuit, settled quickly, detailed years of beatings and trafficking. Liza Gardner alleges rape by Combs and Aaron Hall in 1990 at age 16. Dawn Richard claims s*xual battery and false imprisonment. Combs’ defense insists acts were consensual, citing a “swinger lifestyle.”
He rejected a plea deal, facing life in prison if convicted. Currently detained at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, Combs has been denied bail multiple times due to witness tampering risks. His trial, ongoing as of May 2025, draws intense scrutiny.
How to watch Dateline: Sean Combs on Trial
Dateline: Sean Combs on Trial is a one-episode NBC Dateline special airing on May 11, 2025, at 10/9c. Hosted by Josh Mankiewicz, it covers Sean Combs’ trial for racketeering and s*x trafficking, featuring interviews and evidence like a 2016 assault video. It’s exclusive to NBC’s broadcast network for its debut. No simultaneous streaming on platforms like Peacock or Hulu is confirmed.
NBC often releases Dateline episodes on Peacock post-broadcast, but no specific date for this episode is announced. Check Peacock for updates after airing. No other platforms are confirmed for future release.
Pricing and Charges: Watching on NBC is free with a cable subscription or over-the-air antenna. If available on Peacock later, subscriptions cost $7.99/month (with ads) or $13.99/month (ad-free). No free streaming options are confirmed.
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