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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Lawyers Say Sex Trafficking Charge Has Racist Origins, Ask Judge to Dismiss It
In a bold move, the legal team representing Sean “Diddy” Combs has launched a scathing attack on the origins of the sex trafficking charge brought against their client. In a court filing submitted earlier today, Combs’ lawyers assert that the allegations are rooted in racism and ask the presiding judge to dismiss the case.
According to reports, Combs was arrested and charged with sex trafficking following an investigation into alleged improper relationships between him and multiple young women. The rap mogul’s legal team has now taken issue with the methodology employed during the probe, claiming it is riddled with racial bias.
“The prosecution’s reliance on incomplete, unverifiable information, and its failure to consider exculpatory evidence, can only be seen as a result of systemic racism,” stated the court filing. “We will not stand idly by while our client is subjected to this egregious injustice.”
The legal team has requested that the judge throw out the charges due to the alleged racial motivations behind them. The move comes as a shock to many in the entertainment industry, given Combs’ long-standing reputation as a prominent figure in the music world.
Representatives for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office have thus far declined to comment on the matter, but sources close to the investigation suggest that officials are taking the allegations seriously and will likely respond to the legal team’s claims in due course.
As news of the development spreads, fans and supporters of Combs are beginning to rally around their beloved artist. “This is a classic case of racism masquerading as justice,” tweeted one prominent music industry insider. “Diddy didn’t get where he did by being stupid; I expect this whole thing to be dismissed in short order.”
Combs’ legal team has vowed to fight the charges with every ounce of strength, and fans are eager to see how this drama unfolds.
We’ll keep a close eye on developments as more information becomes available.
Source: http://www.billboard.com
