Diddy is seeking the dismissal of the federal charge against him for the 'Mann Act', citing it as an outdated and discriminatory law.

 

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is defending himself against federal charges, arguing that the government is targeting him because of his success as a Black man. In new legal documents filed Tuesday, February 18, Diddy's attorneys argued that the prosecution is relying on the Mann Act, a law he describes as historically racist, to bring him down.

 

The Mann Act, which is also known as the White-Slave Traffic Act, has been part of the federal law since 1910. Diddy mentioned that it was previously utilized to prosecute Black public figures, such as rock and roll legend Chuck Berry and boxer Jack Johnson. According to his legal team, no white person has ever been prosecuted for hiring male escorts across state lines.

 

Federal prosecutors allege that Diddy transported to engage in prostitution and hired male s3x workers for his private parties. His lawyers argue that hiring escorts is commonly and widely accepted in American culture, and the escort service in question is operating in a legal and open manner.

 

Diddy's team asserts that the case is mainly based on accusations that he and two longtime girlfriends would occasionally involve a male escort in their relationship. Their argument is that his actions are ordinary and suggest that the indictment is motivated by race.

 

To support his argument, Diddy mentioned former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, who stepped down in 2008 after being implicated in an escort scandal. The Mann Act was used to charge four people involved in the escort service, but Spitzer was not prosecuted himself.

 

Although he essentially acknowledges the allegations, Diddy maintains that he is being unfairly targeted due to his race and has asked the judge to dismiss count 3 of the indictment.