One in every of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ protection attorneys has withdrawn from the disgraced music producer’s felony sex-trafficking case, based on new courtroom filings, reported New York Publish. Anthony Ricco filed a movement on Thursday in search of to step down as one of many six attorneys representing the Unhealthy Boy Information founder.
His request is pending judicial approval, as a choose should decide if enough grounds exist for the withdrawal.
“On no account can I proceed to successfully function counsel for Sean Combs,” Ricco acknowledged in his affidavit filed in Manhattan federal courtroom, as per NY Publish. He formally requested the courtroom to grant his withdrawal however didn’t present particular causes for his departure.
Ricco stated that his choice adopted discussions with Combs’ lead legal professional, Marc Agnifilo. He additionally prompt that the brevity of his affidavit was resulting from considerations over attorney-client privilege however assured the courtroom that “there are enough causes” for his request.
The lawyer additionally stated that his resignation wouldn’t delay the proceedings, as Combs nonetheless has 5 attorneys representing him.
The trial stays scheduled for Might 5.
Combs, 54, has pleaded not responsible to allegations that he pressured ladies into drug-induced intercourse acts. He has been held with out bail since his arrest in September. If convicted on the highest cost, he faces a compulsory minimal sentence of 15 years and will obtain life imprisonment.
Along with the felony case, Combs is going through over 40 lawsuits from women and men alleging that he drugged and sexually assaulted or raped them.
(With inputs from New York Publish)
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