SEAN COMBS TO APPEAL 50-MONTH SENTENCE IN FEDERAL COURT, ARGUING FIRST AMENDMENT AND ACQUITTAL CLAIMS. (PHOTO).
Sean Combs to appeal 50-month sentence in federal court, arguing First Amendment and acquittal claims Nine months after being convicted in New York for transporting escorts across state lines for drug-fueled sex parties, Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to appear in a federal appeals court on Thursday to challenge his 50-month prison sentence. Acquitted last year of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, Combs argues that the judge overstepped by considering conduct for which the jury found him not guilty. His legal team contends the sentence is “unlawful, unconstitutional, and a perversion of justice,” claiming that his sexual activities were protected under the First Amendment as “typical amateur pornography.” Combs’ appeal also challenges the length of his sentence, which prosecutors say was appropriate given the violent treatment of his victims. After a two-month trial, the jury convicted him of two lesser counts of transportation to engage...
Wife of the Nigerian President,Hajiya Aisha Buhari and Governor of Edo State,Comrade Adams Oshiomhole are among dignitaries expected to grace this years's national women conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials {COWLSO},with the theme 'Strong Family,Strong Nation'.During a news briefing held at Bagauda Kaitho Press Centre,Alausa,COWLSO Chairman and Wife of the Lagos State Governor,Mrs Bolanle Ambode said Hajiya Buhari would serve as the Mother of the Day and also declare the conference open,while Governor Oshiomhole would be the Special Guest of Honour at the closing ceremony.The Conference,according to Mr Ambode is slated to hold between October 24 and 26,2016 at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites,Victoria Island,while other seasoned academics and facilitators drawn from Nigeria and Overseas would discuss various issues such as cause of domestic violence and consequences,building blocks of the family unit,child abuse,family finance,caring for family members with disabilities and health challenges,among others.The Lagos First Lady said the theme of the conference was carefully selected in order to stress the importance of the family unit as the core of society,because according to her,any country that would be strong must have strong family units.''The conference is designed to enrich the knowledge of women on good family values,good upbringing of children and lots more'',she said.The wife of the Governor added that there would be presentation of certificates of appreciation to notable individuals and organisation for their long-standing partnership and support for COWLSO,while an award of inspirational women of the year would also be presented to a distinguished Nigerian woman achiever,who has excelled in her chosen career,mentored other women and has supported the vision of the group.She said the annual conference,was part of the strategic intervention of COWLSO to support the activities of Lagos State Government,especially with regard to women and family matters.More photos below.
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