Did Diddy’s lawyer quit over necromancy? The bizarre TikTok rumor explained
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing another wave of controversy as a viral TikTok claim suggests that his lawyer, Anthony Ricco, quit due to an alleged "necromancy charge" in his ongoing federal case. However, no verifiable evidence supports this accusation.
Ricco, a criminal defense attorney, recently filed a motion in New York federal court to withdraw from representing Combs in his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy case. While he cited "sufficient reasons" for his departure, he did not provide details, fueling speculation online.
A TikTok user, @tayloreaves, shared a now-viral video claiming Ricco, who previously defended high-profile criminals, refused to work with Diddy due to an alleged necromancy-related charge. The video, which has garnered over 720,000 views, falsely suggested that Ricco quit because he "could not defend that sorcery."
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Necromancy, traditionally associated with sorcery or communication with the dead, has no legal basis in U.S. law. Despite the bizarre claims, court records do not list necromancy among Combs' charges.
Diddy, 54, was arrested in September 2024 and faces multiple federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. He remains in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, awaiting trial. His legal team, now down to five attorneys, continues to defend him as he pleads not guilty.
While the TikTok speculation has gone viral, the claim remains unsubstantiated, highlighting the growing trend of misinformation in celebrity legal cases.