All articles tagged with #mann act
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeared in federal court in Manhattan for sentencing after being convicted on two Mann Act charges related to transporting women across state lines for prostitution, with the judge considering broader conduct evidence despite legal limits, and the outcome pending.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is set to be sentenced for violating the Mann Act by transporting individuals across state lines for paid sexual encounters, despite being acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The Mann Act, enacted in 1910, has historically been used in high-profile cases and has evolved over time to address issues like child exploitation. Prosecutors seek over 11 years in prison, while defense argues for a lighter sentence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces up to 20 years in prison after being convicted of transporting women for prostitution under the Mann Act, with prosecutors seeking over 11 years and the defense requesting 14 months; victims and family members have expressed their perspectives, and sentencing is scheduled.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Forbes
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is set to be sentenced after his conviction on two Mann Act prostitution charges, with legal experts estimating a prison sentence of around five to seven years, while prosecutors seek over 11 years and his defense argues for a much lighter sentence. The case involved allegations of transporting former girlfriends across state lines for sex, but he was acquitted of more serious charges like sex trafficking and racketeering. Diddy's legal issues are ongoing, with civil lawsuits still pending.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Federal prosecutors are seeking an 11-year prison sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs after his conviction on Mann Act charges related to interstate prostitution, with the prosecution emphasizing his unrepentant behavior and history of abuse, while his defense argues for a much shorter sentence of around 14 months.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
A federal judge is considering vacating Sean 'Diddy' Combs' two convictions related to transportation for prostitution, with a decision expected soon. The defense argues that the Mann Act's application is narrow and that Combs did not profit from the activities, while prosecutors maintain the law was violated. Combs faces potential sentencing of up to 20 years, with a hearing scheduled for October 3.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' legal team is seeking to overturn his conviction related to prostitution charges, arguing the Mann Act was misused, with a court hearing scheduled for October 3 to potentially change his 20-year sentence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Sean Combs requests a 14-month prison sentence, citing serious substance abuse issues and a difficult childhood, after being convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act. His lawyers argue for leniency based on his life struggles, while the judge has wide discretion in sentencing. Combs has served a year in custody and is seeking a reduced sentence, with prosecutors recommending a longer term.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
Sean Combs was denied bail and will remain in custody until his sentencing on October 3, after being convicted on two counts related to transportation for prostitution, with the judge citing concerns over violence, coercion, and flight risk.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was denied bail and will remain jailed until his sentencing on October 3 for two prostitution-related convictions under the Mann Act, with the judge citing his history of violence and the nature of the charges as reasons for detention.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Sean Combs has filed a motion requesting the court to vacate his recent conviction on federal prostitution charges, arguing that his case is unprecedented and that his activities did not constitute prostitution under the law, seeking either a full acquittal or a new trial focused solely on those charges.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has requested a new trial or acquittal before sentencing, arguing his conviction under the Mann Act is unconstitutional and unprecedented, as he was only convicted of two prostitution counts without evidence of coercion or trafficking. His defense claims the evidence was insufficient and that the charges are unjust, while Combs remains in jail awaiting sentencing scheduled for October 3.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Sean 'Diddy' Combs's lawyers have filed a motion to vacate his conviction under the Mann Act or request a new trial, arguing that the sexual encounters were consensual and should not be classified as prostitution, while the case continues to be litigated with sentencing scheduled for October 3, 2025.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys have filed a motion requesting his release on bond from Brooklyn jail, arguing that his continued detention is unwarranted given his acquittal on most charges and the unique nature of his case involving the Mann Act. They highlight that he is possibly the only person in the U.S. jail for consensual conduct with a long-term partner and seek his release under strict conditions before his sentencing on charges related to transportation for prostitution, with a potential sentence of 21 to 27 months.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Department of Justice
Brian Lamont Turner, a Charlottesville man, was arrested for violating the Mann Act by operating a prostitution ring that posted hundreds of commercial sex ads for adult women in multiple states. Turner controlled all aspects of arranging commercial sex dates, targeted women with drug addictions, and used their addictions to control them. He also possessed a firearm and used it to compel his victims to follow his instructions. The FBI is investigating the case, and Turner is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.