NEW YORK (AP) — One of many attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs in his intercourse trafficking case desires to stop the hip-hop mogul’s protection staff.
Protection lawyer Anthony Ricco filed discover on Thursday in Manhattan federal courtroom that he not desires to signify Combs, writing “under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel.”
Ricco, one in every of six attorneys representing Combs, didn’t provide any particulars concerning the resolution. The courtroom should first log out on his resolution to go away the case.
Combs, 55, has pleaded not responsible to intercourse trafficking expenses lodged in opposition to him after his September arrest. He stays incarcerated with out bail, awaiting a Could 5 trial.
Federal prosecutors say he used his wealth and affect to coerce feminine victims and male intercourse staff into drug-fueled sexual performances, and used blackmail and violence to intimidate and threaten his victims. Combs additionally faces a number of sexual assault lawsuits.
Ricco stated he had mentioned leaving the protection staff with Combs’ lead lawyer and added that the transfer wouldn’t trigger a delay in Combs’ upcoming trial.
