One of the lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs withdrew from his defense team as the disgraced music mogul faces several civil lawsuits and a federal sexual abuse and racketeering case.
Attorney Anthony Ricco on Friday filed the motion to withdraw in New York Federal Court, with the request still awaiting final approval from the judge. Ricco declined to offer specifics regarding the reason for his request, citing attorney/client privilege, according to USA Today.
“Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs,” the lawyer said. “It is respectfully but regrettably requested that the court grant the relief requested.”
His exit comes amid mounting legal pressure on the Bad Boy Records founder. Combs has denied several accusations of drugging and rape and is pleading not guilty to sex trafficking charges. He is charged under the Mann Act,…
