Diddy Claims Racial Bias in Mann Act Prosecution

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is contesting federal charges under the Mann Act, arguing that the prosecution is racially biased and specifically targets successful Black men. His legal team has filed a motion to dismiss one count of the indictment, asserting that the Mann Act has historically been used disproportionately against Black individuals, while no white person has faced similar charges for hiring escorts. Diddy claims that the law, originally known as the White-Slave Traffic Act, has a troubling history and that his actions—hiring male escorts—are common in American culture. He references other high-profile cases, like that of former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, to illustrate his point that the charges against him are unjust. The defense highlights that the escort service involved operates legally and openly, challenging the validity of the claims against him. Overall, Diddy's attorneys argue that the case reflects a pattern of selective enforcement based on race and status.