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Xavier R. Donaldson

Attorney who represented Sean Combs in the federal criminal case.

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Xavier R. Donaldson served as defense trial counsel and cross-examined Daniel Phillip across Days 5 and 6, followed by recross on Day 6. He also cross-examined Sharay Dashawn Hayes on Day 11, conducted recross that day, and cross-examined Deonte Nash on Day 16.

During Donaldson's examination of Phillip, the court granted a motion directing the jury to disregard the witness's last answer on Day 5. On Day 6, the court struck another last answer and again instructed the jury to disregard it. The proceedings identify those court directives but do not establish a substantive disposition of the issues raised through the examinations.

Donaldson also spoke during the Day 15 state-of-mind evidence hearing concerning Nash's testimony, as well as other evidentiary and trial-administration proceedings.

Key Points

Attorney insights (3)

2025 Federal Trial3
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Cross-examined Daniel Phillip over Days 5 and 6, then conducted recross on Day 6. [1][2][3]

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Cross-examined Sharay Dashawn Hayes and conducted recross on Day 11. [1][2]

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Cross-examined Deonte Nash on Day 16 and spoke during the Day 15 state-of-mind evidence hearing. [1][2]

Trial Record (25)

Trial 12025 Federal TrialMay 5, 2025 – Jul 2, 2025

Xavier R. Donaldson was defense trial counsel who cross-examined Daniel Phillip, Sharay Dashawn Hayes, and Deonte Nash, with recross examinations of Phillip and Hayes.

Day 5

Day 6

Day 11

Day 15

Day 16

Day 20

Day 22

Day 27

Day 31

Day 38