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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 27 MIN

A verdict in Texas. Inside Sean Combs’ sentencing. Plus, a look at a looming execution.

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In Texas, a verdict in the trial of the woman prosecutors say poisoned her fifth husband. In Manhattan, Sean Combs is sentenced to more than four years in prison by a federal judge. Updates in the Karina Cooper, Ghislane Maxwell, and Brian Walshe cases. Plus, Lester Holt joins us to talk about the case of Robert Roberson, a Texas man scheduled to die by lethal injection on October 16th. But a growing chorus of voices is urging the state to take another look.Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.comListen to The Last Appeal: www.nbcnews.com/thelastappeal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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A verdict in Sarah Hartsfield's trial. Sean Combs is sentenced. Plus, Lester Holt investigates the case of a man scheduled to die next week.

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