Diddy’s lawyer sensationally QUITS rapper’s case as he issues mysterious statement saying ‘I cannot continue’
SEAN "Diddy" Combs' lawyer has sensationally quit the music mogul's legal team plunging the rapper into a new crisis.
Anthony Ricco issued a mysterious statement saying he "cannot continue".
Ricco issued a surprise motion to withdraw from counsel on Friday in New York.
The lawyer's message to the court included a cryptic message hinting at why he dropped Diddy.
His motion said: "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."
Ricco added: "There are sufficient reasons (related to the protections afforded by the attorney/client privilege) for brevity in my application for withdrawal as counsel in this case".
The lawyer also said his decision to leave would allow the music mogul to move forward with the case and start his trial without delay.
Diddy is due to start his trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges in May.
The rapper denies all the allegations against him.
Ricco also said he spoke with the disgraced rapper's lead counsel, Mark Agnifilo, before filing the motion.
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