NEW YORK (AP) — One of many attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs in his intercourse trafficking case needs to stop the hip-hop mogul’s protection crew.
Protection lawyer Anthony Ricco filed discover on Thursday in Manhattan federal court docket that he now not needs to symbolize Combs, writing “under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel.”
Ricco, one in all six attorneys representing Combs, didn’t supply any particulars concerning the resolution. The court docket should first log out on his resolution to go away the case.
Combs, 55, has pleaded not responsible to intercourse trafficking prices lodged towards 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 employees 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 mentioned he had mentioned leaving the protection crew with Combs’ lead legal professional and added that the transfer wouldn’t trigger a delay in Combs’ upcoming trial.
