Coverage dated February 20, 2025

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case

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An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel.

  2. New York Post

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer quits sex-trafficking case: ‘Under no circumstances can I continue’ (opens New York Post)

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    One of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ defense lawyers quit the disgraced music producer’s criminal sex-trafficking case, new court papers show.

  3. Rolling Stone

    Sean Combs' Lawyer Abruptly Quits Sex Trafficking Case (opens Rolling Stone)

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    One of Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys Anthony Ricco filed a motion to be removed from the mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering case

  4. Variety

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Attorney Files Motion to Withdraw From Case (opens Variety)

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    Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorney, Anthony Ricco, has filed a motion to withdraw from his case.

  5. Entertainment Weekly

    Sean Combs' lawyer quits ahead of criminal sex trafficking case (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    One of Sean Combs' attorneys, Anthony Ricco, has left the musician's legal team ahead of his criminal sex trafficking trial in May.

  6. Newsweek

    Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer wants to leave the case (opens Newsweek)

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    Anthony L. Ricco, who is representing the rapper in his federal criminal case, filed a motion to withdraw on Friday.

  7. Fox News

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer wants out of sex-trafficking case, says can't continue under any circumstances (opens Fox News)

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    Anthony Ricco, a lawyer for Sean "Diddy" Combs, has attempted to withdraw from the rapper's legal counsel ahead of his May sex-trafficking trial.

  8. Forbes

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