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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 60890, member: 636"] Sean Combs appeared Thursday before a Manhattan federal judge to contest his July conviction. The music executive seeks dismissal of charges or requests a new trial limited to Mann Act violations. Attorney Alexandra Shapiro contended that Combs engaged in commercial voyeurism rather than prostitution since he received no financial benefit from the encounters he filmed. Family members attended the hearing to support the embattled producer. Federal prosecutors Christy Slavik and Meredith Foster maintained that Combs transported individuals for prostitution by funding travel and securing hotel accommodations. Shapiro challenged the Mann Act as an antiquated statute rooted in discriminatory principles unsuitable for modern cases. Judge Arun Subramanian promised a swift ruling following the contentious proceedings. Combs faces sentencing on October 3rd if the conviction remains intact. [/QUOTE]