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At the height of his career, Sean Diddy Combs had it all. It seemed like everything Diddy touched turned to gold. Now the once untouchable hip-hop mogul is fighting for his life as he faces multiple federal charges in New York, including sex trafficking and allegedly running a criminal enterprise.

At the height of his career, Sean Diddy Combs had it all. It seemed like everything Diddy touched turned to gold. Now the once untouchable hip-hop mogul is fighting for his life as he faces multiple federal charges in New York, including sex trafficking and allegedly running a criminal enterprise.

And over the last six months, I've been investigating this incredible story and speaking to the people in the eye of the storm. Welcome to the trial of Diddy.

And over the last six months, I've been investigating this incredible story and speaking to the people in the eye of the storm. Welcome to the trial of Diddy.

Hey, I'm Marjorie Hernandez, DailyMail.com's West Coast news editor, and welcome to episode 24 of The Trial of Diddy. The day we released our last episode, it was announced that one of three main attorneys representing Diddy filed a motion to withdraw from the case.

Hey, I'm Marjorie Hernandez, DailyMail.com's West Coast news editor, and welcome to episode 24 of The Trial of Diddy. The day we released our last episode, it was announced that one of three main attorneys representing Diddy filed a motion to withdraw from the case.

Lawyer Anthony Rico cited unspecified, quote, sufficient reasons that meant he could no longer represent Diddy, who is currently in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting trial on human trafficking and racketing charges that he has repeatedly and strenuously denied. Rico has said that, quote, under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs.

Lawyer Anthony Rico cited unspecified, quote, sufficient reasons that meant he could no longer represent Diddy, who is currently in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting trial on human trafficking and racketing charges that he has repeatedly and strenuously denied. Rico has said that, quote, under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs.

And while he didn't lay out the specific reasons, driving his decision to leave the case, he did say they do exist and are protected by attorney-client privilege. At this time, Diddy's other attorneys, Mark Agnefilo and Tenny Garagos, are expected to continue representing him. Dailymail.com has approached Rico for comment.

And while he didn't lay out the specific reasons, driving his decision to leave the case, he did say they do exist and are protected by attorney-client privilege. At this time, Diddy's other attorneys, Mark Agnefilo and Tenny Garagos, are expected to continue representing him. Dailymail.com has approached Rico for comment.

Now, in the meantime, these attorneys filed on February 26, a memorandum opposing Texas-based attorney Tony Busby to represent various clients who have filed cases in the Southern District of New York. They said Busby conducted, quote, egregious misconduct by filing 22 cases in that district since they claim Busby is barred from practicing in New York.

Now, in the meantime, these attorneys filed on February 26, a memorandum opposing Texas-based attorney Tony Busby to represent various clients who have filed cases in the Southern District of New York. They said Busby conducted, quote, egregious misconduct by filing 22 cases in that district since they claim Busby is barred from practicing in New York.

Diddy's attorneys wrote, quote, in countless social media posts, media appearances, and a press conference, Busby has inappropriately commented on pending litigation in a manner that violates his professional and ethical obligations by, among other things, opining on Mr. Combs' guilt on criminal charges that are scheduled to be tried in this district beginning on May 5th, 2025.

Diddy's attorneys wrote, quote, in countless social media posts, media appearances, and a press conference, Busby has inappropriately commented on pending litigation in a manner that violates his professional and ethical obligations by, among other things, opining on Mr. Combs' guilt on criminal charges that are scheduled to be tried in this district beginning on May 5th, 2025.

Worse, he has falsely accused Mr. Combs of sexually abusing dozens of children when Mr. Combs has never been charged with such crimes.

Worse, he has falsely accused Mr. Combs of sexually abusing dozens of children when Mr. Combs has never been charged with such crimes.

Diddy's attorneys also said, "...rather than acknowledging the limitations of his practice authority, Mr. Busby instead chose to make a public statement that deflected, claiming that reports of him being barred from practicing in New York State were, quote, trash and pure bunk." Meanwhile, Busby responded to claims that he can't practice in New York with a post on his social media.

Diddy's attorneys also said, "...rather than acknowledging the limitations of his practice authority, Mr. Busby instead chose to make a public statement that deflected, claiming that reports of him being barred from practicing in New York State were, quote, trash and pure bunk." Meanwhile, Busby responded to claims that he can't practice in New York with a post on his social media.

So in this post, Busby took a snapshot of a certificate from the Pelt Division of New York Supreme Court that reads that he is actually licensed to practice in the state since January 17th, 2019. Busby goes on to say that there have been rumors swirling that he was not licensed in New York, but he adds in a statement, quote, let me be clear, I'm licensed to practice in New York.