Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has filed a motion to dismiss one of his federal charges, claiming racial bias and inappropriate use of an outdated law.

Combs faces three federal charges: racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. The last charge falls under The Mann Act, which his defense team argues is outdated and racially motivated.

The Mann Act, introduced in 1910 as the White-Slave Traffic Act, was designed to prevent human trafficking but has a controversial history of being used disproportionately against Black men. Diddy's lawyers argue that no white defendant has faced similar prosecution under this statute in modern times.

The defense team's motion emphasizes the unprecedented nature of the case, stating that "no White person has ever been the target of a remotely similar prosecution." They contend that Combs is being targeted due to his status as a prominent Black figure.

Prosecutors have rejected these claims of racial bias, maintaining that the case focuses on criminal conduct rather than race. They cite the recent use of The Mann Act in cases like Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 trial as evidence of its continued relevance.

The court's decision on whether to drop the charge could set a precedent for future Mann Act cases. The outcome remains uncertain as both sides prepare for upcoming hearings.

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