But while waiting for the legal lifeline, Diddy’s defense team is facing an unexpected shake-up—with his only African American attorney, Anthony Ricco, abruptly quitting the case.
Diddy’s Legal Team Hopes for a Trump Intervention
Media Take Out spoke with two people in teh know who tell us that Diddy’s attorneys are trying to leverage political influence to have his charges dropped, much like what happened with Mayor Eric Adams. Trump, who has a history of criticizing federal prosecutions, recently backed off of Adams’ legal troubles, signaling that he believed the case against the mayor was politically driven.
With this precedent in mind, Diddy’s legal team reportedly approached Trump allies, hoping the former president would apply similar pressure on prosecutors handling Diddy’s case.
Media Take Out is hearing that Trump’s team are reviewing Diddy’s request, and have not decided on what steps to take.
Anthony Ricco Walks Away from Diddy’s Defense
Shortly after these Trump-related discussions, Anthony Ricco, the only African American attorney on Diddy’s defense team, resigned from the case. In a Manhattan federal court filing, Ricco made it clear that his departure was not just a casual decision but rather a matter of professional and ethical concern.
“Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs,” Ricco stated in his official affidavit. “It is respectfully but regrettably requested that the court grant the relief requested.”
His exit raises major questions—did Ricco object to the legal strategy involving Trump? Was he concerned about the direction of the case? Or did internal conflicts within Diddy’s team lead to his sudden departure?
A Desperate Legal Strategy?
Diddy, one of the most powerful figures in the music industry, is facing serious allegations, and his legal team appears to be running out of traditional options. Reaching out to Trump—a divisive political figure—could be seen as a desperate move or a calculated strategy to appeal to political favoritism.
However, Ricco’s abrupt departure signals that not everyone on Diddy’s team was comfortable with the direction of the defense.
What’s Next?
While Trump’s influence has worked in the past for others, it remains to be seen if he will actually step in to help Diddy. If he doesn’t, Diddy’s legal team will have to fight the charges head-on—without one of their key attorneys.
For now, Diddy remains under intense scrutiny, and with legal and political maneuvers playing out behind the scenes, this case is far from over.
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