Andrea Canning

This is On Trial, a special series from Dateline True Crime Weekly, bringing you daily coverage from the Sean Combs racketeering trial. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him. I'm Andrea Canning and it's Monday, June 2nd. Just a heads up, in this episode, we're going to be talking about some graphic details and harrowing subject matter.

The fourth week of testimony began with the continued cross-examination of the prosecution's witness called victim number four in filings. She is going by Mia on the stand, which is not her real name. Brian Steele is handling cross for the defense. He recently helped rap superstar Young Thug avoid jail time in a state RICO case in Georgia.

The fourth week of testimony began with the continued cross-examination of the prosecution's witness called victim number four in filings. She is going by Mia on the stand, which is not her real name. Brian Steele is handling cross for the defense. He recently helped rap superstar Young Thug avoid jail time in a state RICO case in Georgia.

The fourth week of testimony began with the continued cross-examination of the prosecution's witness called victim number four in filings. She is going by Mia on the stand, which is not her real name. Brian Steele is handling cross for the defense. He recently helped rap superstar Young Thug avoid jail time in a state RICO case in Georgia.

NBC News correspondent Chloe Malas was in the courtroom today as the prosecution repeatedly objected to Steele's questioning, and the judge called Steele's tone on the line. Chloe is outside now to tell us how the jury reacted today. Hey, Chloe. Hey, Andrea. So Mia alleges that she was raped by Sean Combs and abused in the workplace.

NBC News correspondent Chloe Malas was in the courtroom today as the prosecution repeatedly objected to Steele's questioning, and the judge called Steele's tone on the line. Chloe is outside now to tell us how the jury reacted today. Hey, Chloe. Hey, Andrea. So Mia alleges that she was raped by Sean Combs and abused in the workplace.

NBC News correspondent Chloe Malas was in the courtroom today as the prosecution repeatedly objected to Steele's questioning, and the judge called Steele's tone on the line. Chloe is outside now to tell us how the jury reacted today. Hey, Chloe. Hey, Andrea. So Mia alleges that she was raped by Sean Combs and abused in the workplace.

What is the thrust of defense attorney Brian Steele's cross of her?

What is the thrust of defense attorney Brian Steele's cross of her?

What is the thrust of defense attorney Brian Steele's cross of her?

Did he outright call her a liar since Sean Combs is denying this rape allegation?

Did he outright call her a liar since Sean Combs is denying this rape allegation?

Did he outright call her a liar since Sean Combs is denying this rape allegation?

Brian Steele wanted to know who Mia told about this sexual assault, if anyone, right? Which is what defense attorneys are always looking for when they're cross-examining. Who knew about this?

Brian Steele wanted to know who Mia told about this sexual assault, if anyone, right? Which is what defense attorneys are always looking for when they're cross-examining. Who knew about this?

Brian Steele wanted to know who Mia told about this sexual assault, if anyone, right? Which is what defense attorneys are always looking for when they're cross-examining. Who knew about this?

On Friday, the defense used Mia's Instagram account to try to discredit her, you know, saying, look at the praise that she was heaping on Combs, and we touched on this, and also that was the material that was in the binders on the chairs. Today, they entered some private texts between Combs and Mia.

On Friday, the defense used Mia's Instagram account to try to discredit her, you know, saying, look at the praise that she was heaping on Combs, and we touched on this, and also that was the material that was in the binders on the chairs. Today, they entered some private texts between Combs and Mia.

On Friday, the defense used Mia's Instagram account to try to discredit her, you know, saying, look at the praise that she was heaping on Combs, and we touched on this, and also that was the material that was in the binders on the chairs. Today, they entered some private texts between Combs and Mia.

That's a lot of pressure to be up there in such a high-profile trial and to be going against a powerful defense team. How did she handle it?