Diddy Attorney Files to Withdraw From Representing Disgraced Rapper Ahead of May Trial

Lawyer Anthony Ricco says there are “no circumstances” under which he can continue to effectively counsel Sean “Diddy” Combs

Sean Combs, Making the Band 4
Sean "P. Diddy Combs attends MTV's "Making The Band 4: The Final Chapter" live finale at The Hudson Theatre on April 23, 2009 (CREDIT: Jerritt Clark/WireImage)

Anthony Ricco, one of several attorneys currently representing Sean “Diddy” Combs, has filed a motion requesting to withdraw as a member of the disgraced music mogul’s legal team.

The motion, filed Thursday in the Southern District of New York and obtained by TheWrap, includes a declaration in which Ricco asserts he is requesting to withdraw “as a result of discussions with lead counsel Mark Agnifilo.” Ricco’s declaration notes, “Although I have provided Sean Combs with the high level of legal representation expected by the court, under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs, consistent with the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice.”

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