Marlon Wayans says he is being unfairly prosecuted for disturbing the peace over a dispute with an airline employee who he alleges targeted him because of his race.
Actor and comedian Attorneys for Wayans, who is Black, made the allegations in a court filing Thursday, Oct. 19, that asked for dismissal of the case stemming from a luggage dispute at Denver’s airport. Wayans was cited for disturbing the peace, a municipal violation, in June, police said. According to the court filing, a United Airlines gate agent told him he could not get on a flight to Kansas City with three bags.
Wayans’ lawyers say the gate agent racially discriminated against him and that Denver prosecutors, by continuing to pursue charges against him, are perpetuating that discrimination and denying his right to equal protection under the law. “The City of Denver’s position is an affront to constitutional and social equity principles,” Wayans’ lawyers said. City Attorney Kerry Tipper said her office does not comment on pending cases. United did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
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