Diddy's lawyer quits, says ‘under no circumstances can I continue’
Court appearance for 'Diddy' postponed
Sean "Diddy" Combs was expected to appear in court on Monday, but postponed, FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers said. It comes after reports that the music mogul was admitted to the hospital last week. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers reports.
NEW YORK - Sean "Diddy" Combs’ defense lawyer says he can no longer serve as counsel to the disgraced music mogul, according to a request filed Thursday.
Apparently, Anthony Ricco filed a motion in court to withdraw himself from the case without much of an explanation.
QUEENS, NY - APRIL 25: Attorney Anthony Ricco (C) leaves after the not guilty verdict was read by Judge Arthur Cooperman in the Sean Bell shooting trial at the State Supreme Court April 25, 2008 in the Queens borough of New York City. Bell died durin
"Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs," Ricco wrote in the Manhattan federal court filing.
Ricco was one of six defense attorneys for Diddy.
He added: "It is respectfully but regrettably requested that the court grant the relief requested."
Ricco won't officially be removed from the case until a judge approves the decision, based on a valid reason to grant such a request.
He claims there are "sufficient reasons (related to the protections afforded by the attorney/client privilege)" for the brevity in his application for withdrawal.
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Diddy's court appearance postponed amid reports of hospital visit last week
Sean "Diddy" Combs was expected to appear in a Manhattan court on Monday but postponed at the last minute, sources told FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers.
The latest with Diddy:
Last week, an Alabama woman who accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil lawsuit against both men, according to court filings.
Where is Diddy?
Diddy is currently behind bars inside at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
The music mogul's mental state is currently unknown, but it is likely that being placed on watch requires him to follow a highly regimented daily routine, with strict instructions on when to wake up, eat, sleep, and shower.
'What did Diddy do?'
In a blistering 3-count indictment, Diddy is accused of running an enterprise to fulfill his sexual desires.
From around 2008 and for years, he allegedly assaulted women by striking, punching, dragging, throwing objects, and kicking them.
The indictment claims he operated under "The Combs Enterprise," which includes Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises, and Combs Global, involving individuals and activities affecting interstate and foreign commerce.
It also details Diddy's "Freak Off parties," where he and his associates allegedly lured female victims and then coerced them into sex acts with commercial sex workers.
Diddy faces racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and transportation to engage in prostitution charges.
How old is Diddy?
Diddy, 55, also faces potential litigation in over 100 civil suits and one criminal lawsuit.
He's pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, including sex trafficking and racketeering.