Diddy Seeks Dismissal of Federal Charge, Citing Racist History of Mann Act

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal team argues the Mann Act has been historically used to target Black men and claims his prosecution is racially biased.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act.
His attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the Mann Act charge, arguing the law's origins and enforcement have disproportionately targeted Black men.
The defense highlights historical cases involving figures like Jack Johnson and Chuck Berry as examples of the law's racially discriminatory application.
Combs' legal team claims he is being prosecuted for conduct that is common and typically goes unpunished, citing the use of male escorts in consensual relationships.
The motion also alleges selective prosecution, pointing to high-profile white individuals, such as Eliot Spitzer, who were not charged under similar circumstances.