Diddy’s Lawyer Quits Just Months Before Trial: “Under No Circumstances Can I Continue”

Amid a sea of sexual assault lawsuits and criminal accusations, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been dealt another shocking blow as one of the lawyers leading the charge in his defense filed a motion to withdraw from the legal team.

Attorney Anthony Ricco – a member of Combs’ defense team – wants out of trying to help the embattled rapper-producer-mogul overcome his current legal woes.

“…under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs,” Ricco relayed according to an affidavit. “This motion for withdrawal of counsel, if granted, will not result in a delay of the present schedule for the commencement of jury selection and trial, or the present schedules for briefing of pretrial legal issues. As a result, there will be no lapse in representation, as Sean Combs will continue to be represented by five other attorneys of record.”

A judge has yet to grant the motion to officially remove Anthony from the case.

The shocking exit request comes as Diddy sits behind bars awaiting a May 5 trial on federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

As reported here, the 55-year-old’s previous attempts at landing bail were all denied on grounds he may be a flight risk, danger to society, or even tamper with evidence.

At writing, Diddy’s lead defense counsel Marc Agnifilo has yet to issue a statement about Ricco’s seemingly abrupt self-dismissal.