Diddy’s Attorney Wants OUT Just Months Before Trial

[{"selector":"#anim-e286337a-a077-44c2-981d-e6833c885b99 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.73487887288233%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] As Sean "Diddy" Combs faces serious charges, his legal team is in turmoil

[{"selector":"#anim-7e473a91-a31f-481e-982b-6a6fde7c2f7e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-0.367646757656331%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Attorney Anthony Ricco seeks to step down from representing Diddy just ahead of his May trial.

[{"selector":"#anim-42a26a44-9c57-40f2-a12b-43449631016e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-17.896610807162507%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The SHOCKING Reason Diddy’s Lawyer Can’t Continue Representing Him!

[{"selector":"#anim-8cf5849b-f70b-423a-9129-245bbe199cfb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.193053143061743%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Ricco’s withdrawal request cites “ethical concerns” over his ability to provide effective legal defense.

[{"selector":"#anim-72d3a4e0-c894-48e6-9ff8-53d6ef44ad52 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.008858122139216%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] With Ricco stepping down, is the rest of Diddy’s legal team following suit?

[{"selector":"#anim-04df5239-269a-4052-9a13-14a374ffc217 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.714552073238934%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Despite Ricco’s withdrawal, the trial is still on track for May.

[{"selector":"#anim-58ab99ac-0699-46c4-960b-fa21415f1647 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-25.999999854368934%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Here’s a breakdown of the charges against Diddy that led to this legal battle.

[{"selector":"#anim-e6bd9bb8-08c0-4ab0-a256-539307e47d47 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-24.11858958654234%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Will losing one of Diddy’s top attorneys impact his defense strategy, or will the remaining lawyers be enough

[{"selector":"#anim-9bebe0bd-d2aa-4583-a8f6-a5b98a2169b9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.44669101534614%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Diddy’s criminal charges span years of alleged abuse.

[{"selector":"#anim-7c0159ad-04e7-4def-aafa-23b7d7868c60 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-18.51535817072715%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Alongside his trial, Diddy is suing NBCUniversal for $100 million over a documentary.

[{"selector":"#anim-428daa34-15c3-4c78-aea1-69d0ae7ed054 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.976292945537434%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Diddy’s legal team is facing a major setback as attorney Anthony Ricco files to withdraw from representing the music