In a recent development, actor and comedian Marlon Wayans has accused a United Airlines gate agent of racially targeting him and initiating an unfair prosecution. Wayans, who is Black, claims he was cited for disturbing the peace after a luggage dispute at Denver's airport.

According to court filings made by Wayans' attorneys on Thursday, the incident occurred in June when the gate agent informed Wayans that he could not board a flight to Kansas City with three bags. Allegedly, when Wayans consolidated his luggage into two bags to comply with airline policy, the gate agent attempted to physically block him from boarding.

Despite the gate agent's actions, Wayans managed to board the flight. However, he was later asked to disembark before the plane departed. The court filing revealed that while Wayans was attempting to rearrange his luggage, the gate agent allowed white passengers with three bags to board, raising concerns of racial discrimination.

The court documents contain still photos of surveillance videos showing white passengers boarding with yellow arrows pointing to each of their three bags. The filing stated that approximately 140 people boarded the flight, many of whom had three bags or oversized bags, violating the airline's policy.

Wayans' lawyers assert that the gate agent's actions represent racial discrimination. They argue that by pursuing charges against Wayans, Denver prosecutors are perpetuating this discrimination and denying their client equal protection under the law.

Wayans' attorneys condemned the City of Denver's position, deeming it "an affront to constitutional and social equity principles."

United Airlines, in a statement released in June, responded to questions regarding the incident, stating that an unnamed customer had "pushed past" an employee at the jet bridge and attempted to board the plane.

According to police body camera recordings cited in the court filing, the gate agent alleged that Wayans "shoved," "pushed," or "elbowed" him as he boarded the plane. Wayans' lawyers, however, assert that these claims are false and maintain that Wayans may have simply brushed shoulders with the agent while entering the aircraft.

The filing also revealed that the police officers who investigated the incident expressed doubt about any criminal activity having taken place. Nonetheless, at the behest of the gate agent, charges were pursued against Wayans.

The allegations made by Marlon Wayans shed light on the ongoing challenges faced by individuals who believe they have been racially targeted in various aspects of society. As this case unfolds, it raises important questions about equality and justice in the face of alleged discrimination.

Update: The court hearing has been scheduled for next month, where further evidence will be presented and the prosecution's case will be tested against Wayans' claims of racial targeting.