Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accuser Responds to Lawyers’ Withdrawal from Sex Trafficking Case

Adria English claims her former attorneys were ‘clout chasing’ as she seeks new legal representation ahead of her high-profile lawsuit against the music mogul.

Adria English, the woman who filed a federal lawsuit accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault and trafficking, released a statement addressing the recent withdrawal of her attorneys, Ariel Mitchell-Kidd and Steven A. Metcalf, from her case. In her remarks to USA TODAY on Saturday, English expressed relief over the lawyers’ departure, claiming they were “clout chasing” and attempting to undermine her credibility.

“I am happy with the decision to withdraw,” English said, adding that it has made it easier for her to secure new legal representation. English emphasized that she now has until November 11, 2024, to find new attorneys, or she will represent herself by default in court.

United States District Judge Analisa Torres approved the lawyers’ request to withdraw on Friday. Neither Mitchell-Kidd nor Metcalf has commented publicly on the situation.

Allegations Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

English’s lawsuit, filed on July 3 in the Southern District of New York, details accusations of sexual trafficking and coercion by Combs and his associates between 2004 and 2009. She claims that during his notorious Labor Day “white parties” in the Hamptons and Miami, she was forced to consume excessive alcohol and illicit drugs before being coerced into sexual activities with guests.

The lawsuit further alleges that Combs promised to help English break into the music industry, using the promise of career advancement to keep her silent and involved in his alleged sex trafficking network. English also accuses Combs of threatening individuals who did not comply with his demands.

Her case is one of nearly a dozen civil suits filed against the music mogul in recent years, with various accusations of sexual misconduct and trafficking. In September, Combs was arrested at a Manhattan hotel, and federal prosecutors revealed an extensive investigation into his alleged abuses. He is currently detained in Brooklyn, awaiting a May 2025 trial.

Lawyers Withdraw Amid “Irreconcilable Differences”

The legal filing by English’s former attorneys on October 2 cited “a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship” and “irreconcilable differences” as reasons for parting ways. According to the motion, tension arose over settlement demands, litigation strategies, and English’s behavior, which the attorneys described as “undermining” and involving “questionable antics.”

In response, English claimed that her attorneys were attempting to portray her as “non-credible” and stated that she has sent a cease and desist letter to one of her former attorneys.

“I am glad she withdrew from my case! Now true justice can be served!” English remarked in a follow-up message, adding that she is in talks with several high-profile attorneys. She plans to announce her new legal team publicly before the November 11 deadline.

Ongoing Legal Battle and Combs’ Imprisonment

As the legal battle escalates, Combs remains in custody, with federal authorities accusing him of using his celebrity status to fulfill his “sexual desires” through a “recurrent and widely known” pattern of abuse. His bail motion was recently denied by federal appeals court judge William J. Nardini, leaving the final decision on his release pending a three-judge panel’s review.

With the next court date approaching and English seeking new counsel, the case is set to be a highly scrutinized legal showdown involving one of the most prominent figures in the entertainment industry.

English maintains that she is committed to seeing justice served and is optimistic about her case moving forward with new legal representation.