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Diddy's lawyers drop him in $100M defamation case
Diddy's lawyers withdraw after six months of unpaid fees and uncooperative behavior
In brief
Diddy's lawyers withdraw after six months of unpaid fees and uncooperative behavior Diddy's attorneys claim he hasn't paid legal fees for six months and won't communicate Originally reported by Page Six.
Lawyers withdraw
Diddy's attorneys filed a motion to withdraw after six months of unpaid legal fees.
Unpaid fees
Lawyer Michael Tremonte claimed Diddy hasn't paid a substantial balance of attorney fees for six months.
Uncooperative behavior
Diddy has not communicated with his lawyers for over four months.
Diddy's response
Diddy said he switched lawyers to avoid overcharging and unapproved bills.
“I made the decision to switch lawyers because I won't let anyone take advantage of me by overcharging me and running up bills that were never approved.”
Lawsuit background
Diddy sued NewsNation and his manager over claims of sex tapes in January 2025.
Prison sentence
Diddy was sentenced to 50 months in prison for prostitution charges last year.
What it means
Diddy's attorneys claim he hasn't paid legal fees for six months and won't communicate
