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Sean "Diddy" Combs faces increasing legal trouble as one of his attorneys, Anthony Ricco, filed a motion to withdraw from the mogul’s defense team on February 21. The Diddy legal challenges continue to mount.

Ricco did not specify a reason for his departure but stated in an affidavit obtained by PEOPLE, "under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs."

Combs has been accused of sexual misconduct in multiple lawsuits, though he has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

Lawsuit Filed by Kirk Burrowes

On February 28, attorney Tyrone Blackburn filed an 18-page complaint against Combs on behalf of Kirk Burrowes, a co-founding partner and former president of Bad Boy Entertainment.

The lawsuit, filed in New York, alleges years of "predatory" behavior by Combs, along with fostering a "toxic environment of coercion, fear, and psychological manipulation."

Burrowes' complaint details what he describes as a "deeply disturbing pattern" of sexual abuse, coercion, violence, and intimidation spanning over a decade.

The filing accuses Combs of subjecting Burrowes to "repeated sexual harassment, physical aggression and forced compliance with degrading sexual acts."

He claimed Combs would sometimes commit this abuse occurring during what were supposed to be business meetings.

Allegations of Financial Extortion

According to the lawsuit, Combs escalated his "campaign of control" through "physical violence, blackmail, career sabotage, and financial extortion." The complaint asserts that Burrowes was coerced into relinquishing his 25% ownership stake in Bad Boy Entertainment.

Burrowes previously sued Combs over an alleged 1996 incident in 2003, but that case was dismissed.

In addition to suing Combs, Burrowes has also filed legal action against Combs' mother, Janice Combs, alleging that she unlawfully took control of his ownership stake in Bad Boy Entertainment.

Court documents obtained by PEOPLE claim that she "knowingly participated in the fraudulent scheme to obtain 100% control" of the company, portraying herself as "an innocent bystander while orchestrating the plaintiff’s financial and professional downfall behind the scenes."

Diddy Legal Challenges: Attorney Responds

In response, Combs’ legal team dismissed the lawsuit as baseless, stating: "This latest lawsuit filed by Kirk Burrowes, filed by none other than Tyrone Blackburn, is another frivolous attempt to re-litigate claims that have been repeatedly thrown out of court over the past 30 years."

They added that Burrowes and Blackburn were "wasting the court’s time and resources" and criticized their decision to involve Combs’ 80-year-old mother.

Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

The lawsuit against Combs cites New York City’s Gender Motivated Violence Act, adding to the growing number of legal complaints against him. More than a dozen people have accused Combs of sexual misconduct, claims he has vehemently denied.

Recent Violent Incidents

The complaint includes allegations of further incidents between 2013 and 2014, when Combs’ security detail allegedly surrounded and threatened Burrowes in New York City. The document also references an incident at a 2019 Diana Ross birthday celebration, where Combs is accused of inappropriately touching Burrowes.

Burrowes has requested a jury trial and seeks financial compensation for "the physical, emotional, and financial devastation inflicted upon him." His lawsuit emphasizes what he describes as a "history and propensity for violence" by Combs.

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Connection to Tupac’s Murder

The growing list of legal battles against Combs has also reignited public speculation about his connection to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.

While Combs has never been formally charged in relation to Tupac’s death, various theories and past allegations have linked him to the incident. The resurfacing of these legal issues has led to renewed scrutiny of his past dealings and relationships within the music industry.

Currently, Combs remains incarcerated as he awaits trial on federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. His legal team continues to fight for his release, but three different federal judges have denied him bail due to concerns about potential witness tampering.

He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, with his trial scheduled for May 5.