One of the lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs in his sex trafficking Case wants to leave the defense team of the hip-hop magnate.
Defense lawyer, Anthony Ricco, filed an opinion on Thursday before the Manhattan Federal Court that he no longer wants to represent combs, writing “in no case can I continue to serve effectively as a council”.
Ricco, one of the six lawyers representing Combs, did not offer any details on the decision. The court must first sign its decision to leave the case.
Combs, 55, a Pleaded not guilty to accusations of sex trafficking deposited against him after his arrest in September. He remains incarcerated without surety, waiting for a trial of May 5.
Federal prosecutors say he used his wealth and influence to force female victims and male sex workers in drug -powered sexual performance and used blackmail and violence to intimidate and threaten his victims. Combs also faces several prosecution in sexual assault.
Ricco said he had discussed leaving the defense team with Combs’ principal lawyer and added that this decision would not be delay in the next Combs trial.