Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Attorney Withdraws from Sex Trafficking Case Ahead of Trial
Anthony Ricco steps down as Sean Combs' counsel in his federal sex trafficking case, citing inability to serve effectively, but assures trial schedule remains unchanged.
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The prosecution expects the government's case to take three weeks to lay out, while Combs' legal team estimated needing one week to argue the rapper's defense.
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Combs is facing federal charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
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Meanwhile, Diddy has been busy in civil court, as the rape lawsuit against him and Jay-Z was dismissed and he filed a defamation lawsuit over a Peacock documentary.
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Those federal charges represent a singular, albeit large, dot in a constellation of accusations and suits facing the once-celebrated artist.
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Combs has been hit with more than 30 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct over the decades.
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Summary
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorney Anthony Ricco has filed a motion to withdraw from representing the artist in his sex trafficking case, effective ahead of his trial beginning May 5, 2025. Ricco cited unspecified reasons under attorney-client privilege for his withdrawal but assured that it would not delay the trial process. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him, is facing serious allegations, including sex trafficking and racketeering, along with over 30 civil lawsuits. He continues to maintain his innocence as his defense team prepares for the upcoming legal battle.
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