One of Diddy's defense lawyers, Anthony Ricco, has withdrawn from the case, citing respect and regret but not providing specifics, due to attorney-client privilege. The trial, set for May 5, will proceed with Diddy's remaining five lawyers. Diddy, in custody since September 2024, denies all charges of human trafficking for sexual exploitation. He is suing NBCUniversal and Ample Productions for defamation over a documentary that portrays him negatively, which his legal team claims was based on false claims despite prior warnings from his team.