Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team summarized its case today as attorney Marc Agnifilo said he hopes to complete his closing arguments in about three hours.

 While acknowledging physical abuse between Combs and Cassie Ventura, Agnifilo described their relationship as “a great modern love story.”

The high-profile trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is nearing its end. Combs is accused of sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy in a federal indictment originally filed in September 2024. He later faced two additional superseding indictments. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Follow Crime Stories with Nancy Grace for the latest updates on the Sean Combs trial.

Joining Nancy Grace,
Eric Faddis - Partner at Varner Faddis Elite Legal, Former Felony Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney; Instagram: @e_fad @varnerfaddis; TikTok: @varnerfaddis
Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Brian Fitzgibbons - VP of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic's 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteranide_security
Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors [an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation],  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org,  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors
Tisa Tells - Pop Culture Investigator & Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on YouTube; YouTube: @TisaTells, Instagram & TikTok: @TisaTellss
Lauren Conlin- Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube; Website: primetimecrimeshow.com; X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV
Sydney Sumner-Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team summarized its case today as attorney Marc Agnifilo said he hopes to complete his closing arguments in about three hours.
&nbsp;While acknowledging physical abuse between Combs and Cassie Ventura, Agnifilo described their relationship as &ldquo;a great modern love story.&rdquo;
The high-profile trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is nearing its end. Combs is accused of sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy in a federal indictment originally filed in September 2024. He later faced two additional superseding indictments. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Follow Crime Stories with Nancy Grace for the latest updates on the Sean Combs trial.
Joining Nancy Grace,
<ul>
<li>Eric Faddis - Partner at Varner Faddis Elite Legal, Former Felony Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney; Instagram: @e_fad @varnerfaddis; TikTok: @varnerfaddis</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drbethanymarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a> -&nbsp; Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive</li>
<li><a href="http://www.uspasecurity.com,">Brian Fitzgibbons</a> - VP of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic's 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteranide_security</li>
<li><a href="http://lynnswarrior.org">Lynn Shaw</a> - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors [an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation],  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org,  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors</li>
<li>Tisa Tells - Pop Culture Investigator &amp; Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on YouTube; YouTube: @TisaTells, Instagram &amp; TikTok: @TisaTellss</li>
<li><a href="http://www.popcrime.tv">Lauren Conlin</a>- Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube; Website: primetimecrimeshow.com; X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV</li>
<li>Sydney Sumner-Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter</li>
</ul>

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Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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DIDDY STRIKES BACK: STATE BRACES FOR DEFENSE CLOSING ARGUMENT

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Nancy Grace investigates the baffling disappearance of five-year-old Summer Wells, who vanished from her rural Hawkins County, Tennessee home in a matter of mere minutes. Alongside an expert panel—Nancy dissects the highly unusual layout of the home, specifically focusing on the narrow staircase into the basement where Summer slept. By analyzing walkthrough footage obtained by The Interview Room's Chris McDonough and scrutinizing the parents' highly detailed yet conflicting timelines, the panel evaluates the chilling probability of an outside abduction versus an inside tragedy. With a $10,000 reward offered for Summer's safe return, this intensive breakdown cuts through local rumors to keep the active search for Summer Wells alive.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 
Chris McDonough - (St. George, UT) Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective in Oceanside, CA, has worked over 300 Homicides in 25 year career, Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room,” where Chris walked through the Wells' home with Summer's mother, Candus Bly
Ben Powers - (Tennessee) Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Legal Powers PLLC, 
Brian Fitzgibbons - (Plymouth, MA) Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, former Marine and Iraq war veteran, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, 
Kristen Quon - (Bristol, VA) News Anchor at News 5 WCYB, X: KristenQuon, Facebook: Kristen Quon WCYB
Dave Mack - (AL) Crime Stories Investigative Reporter

Nancy Grace investigates the baffling disappearance of five-year-old Summer Wells, who vanished from her rural Hawkins County, Tennessee home in a matter of mere minutes. Alongside an expert panel&mdash;Nancy dissects the highly unusual layout of the home, specifically focusing on the narrow staircase into the basement where Summer slept. By analyzing walkthrough footage obtained by The Interview Room's Chris McDonough and scrutinizing the parents' highly detailed yet conflicting timelines, the panel evaluates the chilling probability of an outside abduction versus an inside tragedy. With a $10,000 reward offered for Summer's safe return, this intensive breakdown cuts through local rumors to keep the active search for Summer Wells alive.
Joining Nancy Grace today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough">Chris McDonough </a>- (St. George, UT) Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective in Oceanside, CA, has worked over 300 Homicides in 25 year career, Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room,&rdquo; where Chris walked through the Wells' home with Summer's mother, Candus Bly</li>
<li><a href="https://www.legalpowers.com">Ben Powers</a> - (Tennessee) Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Legal Powers&nbsp;PLLC, </li>
<li><a href="https://www.uspasecurity.com">Brian Fitzgibbons</a> - (Plymouth, MA) Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, former Marine and Iraq war veteran,&nbsp;Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security,&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.WCYB.com">Kristen Quon</a> - (Bristol, VA) News Anchor at News 5 WCYB, X: KristenQuon, Facebook: Kristen Quon WCYB</li>
<li>Dave Mack - (AL) Crime Stories Investigative Reporter</li>
</ul>

FBI JOINS SEARCH FOR TENNESSEE GIRL SUMMER WELLS, 5

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Back behind bars after jurors determined he was guilty of Austin Metcalf's murder, Karmelo Anthony is in complete isolation. Pima County authorities squashing rumors that a kidnapper on the loose is connected to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

Back behind bars after jurors determined he was guilty of Austin Metcalf's murder, Karmelo Anthony is in complete isolation. Pima County authorities squashing rumors that a kidnapper on the loose is connected to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

Karmelo Anthony Alone in Jail After Quick Murder Conviction | Crime Alert 06.11.26

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Nancy Grace and her all-star panel break down the shocking conviction of high school athlete Carmelo Anthony for the shocking murder of 17-year-old standout student and football star Austin Metcalf. What was supposed to be an ordinary track meet in Frisco, Texas, escalated into a horrific tragedy when a simple dispute over a team tent during a rain delay ended with Metcalf being stabbed in the chest. The panel dissects the jury’s swift three-hour deliberation that resulted in a guilty verdict and a 35-year prison sentence, deeply analyzing the defense's failed "stand your ground" claims, the implicit intent behind bringing a weapon to a school event, and the critical DNA evidence. Beyond the courtroom, Nancy exposes the unimaginable trauma endured by Austin’s twin brother, who held him in his final moments, and addresses the disturbing online harassment and "swatting" attacks targeting the grieving Metcalf family as they navigate a senseless loss.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:


Randy Kessler – Defense attorney based out of Atlanta, Georgia.


Lisa Herrick – Trial lawyer, partner at Varghese Summersett, and former juvenile prosecutor.
Dr. John Delatorre – Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; Twitter, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre


Barry Hutchinson – Former 26-year Law Enforcement Veteran and Detective, Owner & Chief Investigator for Barry & Associates Investigative Services located in Kansas & Missouri
Douglas Griffin - Senior Police Officer and President of the Houston Police Officer’s Union, Served 29 years Specializing in the Gang Task Force and Divisional Gang Unit 
Dr. Kendall Crowns – (Fort Worth, TX) Chief Medical Examiner for Tarrant County (Fort Worth), Host of Podcast: Mayhem in the Morgue, and lecturer at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University.
Katy Barber – Senior Digital Content Producer at My San Antonio 
Dave Mack – Crime Stories Investigative Reporter.

 

Nancy Grace and her all-star panel break down the shocking conviction of high school athlete Carmelo Anthony for the shocking murder of 17-year-old standout student and football star Austin Metcalf. What was supposed to be an ordinary track meet in Frisco, Texas, escalated into a horrific tragedy when a simple dispute over a team tent during a rain delay ended with Metcalf being stabbed in the chest. The panel dissects the jury&rsquo;s swift three-hour deliberation that resulted in a guilty verdict and a 35-year prison sentence, deeply analyzing the defense's failed "stand your ground" claims, the implicit intent behind bringing a weapon to a school event, and the critical DNA evidence. Beyond the courtroom, Nancy exposes the unimaginable trauma endured by Austin&rsquo;s twin brother, who held him in his final moments, and addresses the disturbing online harassment and "swatting" attacks targeting the grieving Metcalf family as they navigate a senseless loss.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li>
Randy Kessler &ndash; Defense attorney based out of Atlanta, Georgia.
</li>
<li>
Lisa Herrick &ndash; Trial lawyer, partner at Varghese Summersett, and former juvenile prosecutor.
</li>
<li>Dr. John Delatorre &ndash; Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; Twitter, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre</li>
<li>
Barry Hutchinson &ndash; Former 26-year Law Enforcement Veteran and Detective, Owner &amp; Chief Investigator for Barry &amp; Associates Investigative Services located in Kansas &amp; Missouri
</li>
<li>Douglas Griffin - Senior Police Officer and President of the Houston Police Officer&rsquo;s Union, Served 29 years Specializing in the Gang Task Force and Divisional Gang Unit&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns &ndash; (Fort Worth, TX) Chief Medical Examiner for Tarrant County (Fort Worth), Host of Podcast: Mayhem in the Morgue, and lecturer at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University.</li>
<li><a href="https://mySanAntonio.com.">Katy Barber</a> &ndash; Senior Digital Content Producer at My San Antonio&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dave Mack &ndash; Crime Stories Investigative Reporter.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

KARMELO ANTHONY SOBS: GUILTY IN STAB-DEATH OF AUSTIN METCALF, 17 @ HS TRACK MEET

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DIDDY STRIKES BACK: STATE BRACES FOR DEFENSE CLOSING ARGUMENT

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