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Diddy's defence lawyer abruptly quits months to trial

Ricco cited an inability to continue effective representation. [Courtesy]

In a surprising turn of events, one of the defence attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs, Anthony Ricco, filed a motion to withdraw from the legal team representing the music mogul in his upcoming federal sex trafficking trial.

His decision cited an inability to continue effective representation, stating, "Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs."

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