Just as Sean “Diddy” Combs prepares to face a jury, NBC’s Dateline steps in with a timely one-hour special report, “Sean Combs on Trial,” airing this Sunday. The program takes a look at the complicated life and career of the music mogul, examining the accusations that have culminated in a five-count federal indictment. Those charges include serious allegations of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports from New York, presenting a detailed account of the events leading up to Combs’ upcoming trial. The special, airing on the eve of opening statements, aims to give viewers a comprehensive understanding of the case against Combs. Dateline has secured interviews with key figures connected to the story, including Natania Reuben, a survivor of the 1999 nightclub shooting, celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch, and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler.
With Combs’ trial about to begin, “Sean Combs on Trial” gives Dateline viewers a front-row seat to a high-profile case filled with accusations and intrigue. The program will air on NBC this Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET/9:00 PM CT.
