Less than three months before Sean “Diddy” Combs’ highly anticipated trial, attorney Anthony Ricco has withdrawn from his defense team. Ricco, who joined Combs’ legal team in September 2024, cited reasons protected by attorney-client privilege, stating that continued representation was “untenable.”Combs faces serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, following his 2024 arrest in Manhattan,
Homeland Security agents previously raided his home, underscoring the case’s severity.Ricco assured the court his withdrawal wouldn’t delay the May 5 trial, as Combs remains represented by five other attorneys. Legal experts suggest Ricco’s exit may streamline the defense, though it raises questions about internal dynamics.Combs, who denies all allegations, remains in jail awaiting what is expected to be one of the year’s most closely watched trials.