Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal representatives submitted a request earlier this month, aiming to prove his innocence or to secure a retrial concerning two prostitution-related charges he was found guilty of.
Documents filed on Wednesday, spanning six pages, indicate that Combs’ attorney asserts he did not breach the Mann Act.
“As far as we’re aware, Mr. Combs is the only individual convicted under this law,” the motion claims.
The attorney argues, “He had no financial incentive, and it’s broadly accepted that all parties involved were adults. He made his own choice to travel and act as he did.”
“The ruling affirms that the women were neither vulnerable nor exploited during their encounters,” the legal team contends.
They describe Combs as a misunderstood figure in the hip-hop world.
According to the court filing, “The men involved were compensated for their time, enjoyed the interactions, and established friendships with Cassie Ventura and Jane Doe. They weren’t simply seeking to have sex for money.”
Combs’ lawyers argue that the partial conviction infringes upon his original right to amend.
Documents state, “Freak-offs and hotel nights are typically recorded events featuring him or his girlfriend, which can be viewed later.”
His legal team posits that hip-hop moguls are just engaging in what some might call amateur filming for personal use, which falls under free speech protections.
On July 2, Combs had been acquitted of more severe charges during his sex trafficking trial.
However, he still faced guilty verdicts on two counts of prostitution, each possibly resulting in ten years of imprisonment.
Currently, the father of seven resides in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, awaiting a ruling set for October 3.
Reports suggest that former President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of granting amnesty for Combs.
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