Burden of Proof: Follow the Money
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What happened in the Sean Diddy Combs trial today?
We also heard from Combs' former chief financial officer who explained his business. Combs has denied all allegations in this case. There is a lot to get to, including a notable witness we expect to testify tomorrow. Also coming up, the former NYPD detective known as the Hip Hop Cop. He investigated the murders of rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.
Who testified about the $100,000 payment?
He joins us in studio to give us a glimpse into the world of hip hop then. and now. But we begin with ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Erin Koturski live outside the federal courthouse here in Manhattan. And Erin, that 2016 video of Combs attacking Cassie Ventura in the hotel back in the spotlight today, what did we learn about it?
We learned that Sean Combs paid $100,000 to keep it from being seen. And we heard this extraordinary yarn from a hotel security guard named Eddie Garcia, who said at first he knew that there was a domestic dispute. Then he saw the video. And then he took repeated phone calls from Sean Combs' assistant, Christina Karam, asking to see it, asking if she could have it. And the first few times, he said, no, you'd have to talk to the manager or file a subpoena. And then Christina Karam, Eddie Garcia said, put Sean Combs on the phone. And Combs, according to Garcia's testimony, told him, I'll take care of you. And arrangements were made, and he finally takes this thumb drive containing the video to an apartment or room where Sean Combs was.
What did Eddie Garcia reveal about Sean Combs' actions?
He remembered being greeted, Eddie, my angel. And Sean Combs pulling out a brown paper bag and a bill counter and putting $10,000 stacks of cash through the machine before handing it over. Garcia said Combs asked him, do you want to count it? And Eddie Garcia said, I trust the machine.
We also know that Combs' mother and some of his other family members were in court today. What was their response to what they saw and heard?
Well, they'd seen the video before, so when the jury saw it again, I don't think it was much of a shock or a surprise to see the actual video. And then to hear the yarn, I mean, I think captivated everybody in the courtroom. There's Eddie Garcia talking about making the arrangements with his boss at first. The boss said, all right, we'll do it for $50,000. But then there came the non-disclosure agreement and the promise that this was the only copy. And eventually he walks away with $100,000 after turning over his ID and the ID of two others who were part of the security team. And a couple of weeks later, Eddie Garcia gets a message from Sean Combs wishing him a happy Easter and wondering if there was anyone out there asking about the tape.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What happened in the Sean Diddy Combs trial today?
1:46–2:08
2
Who testified about the $100,000 payment?
2:08–3:22
3
What did Eddie Garcia reveal about Sean Combs' actions?
3:22–5:05
4
How did Combs' former CFO describe the business operations?
5:05–6:06
5
What were the implications of the wire transfers mentioned?
6:06–9:38
6
What role did Christina Corum play in the case?
9:38–11:29
7
What was the courtroom atmosphere during the testimonies?
11:29–14:02
8
What are the potential outcomes of the trial?
14:02–26:23