Diddy Defense Team Adjusts Before May 5 Trial

Anthony Ricco, one of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense attorneys, has filed a motion to withdraw from Combs' federal case involving charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious allegations. Ricco's decision, citing reasons protected by attorney-client privilege, will not affect the trial scheduled for May 5, 2025. Combs, who has been denied bail, still has a legal team led by Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos. This development occurs as Combs faces multiple lawsuits and has filed a $100 million defamation suit against NBCUniversal and Peacock for a documentary he claims is defamatory. The trial has attracted significant attention, with numerous A-list celebrities distancing themselves from Combs amid the allegations. Despite these challenges, Combs has pleaded not guilty and remains assertive in his defense strategy.