Resigns

Evangelical Lawyer Hilary Perkins Resigns as FDA’s Top Attorney Amid Pressure from Senator Josh Hawley

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hilary K. Perkins, the recently appointed top lawyer at the Food and Drug Administration and a known evangelical Christian, has resigned amid escalating pressures from Senator Josh Hawley, who also shares evangelical beliefs. Her resignation follows a series of conflicts rooted in differing interpretations of legal duties and personal faith-related stances on abortion. Perkins, who stepped into the Department of Justice in 2019, expressed the difficulty of her position which involved defending policies under administrations with opposing views on abortion—first under Donald Trump and then under Joe Biden. Such professional obligations led … Read more

Harvard Law Graduate Resigns from Prestigious Firm in Protest Over Trump’s Pressure on Legal Industry

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WASHINGTON — Rachel A. Cohen, a Harvard Law School graduate who recently left the prominent law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, is making waves in the legal community with her public resignation. Cohen, 30, has taken a stand against what she perceives as compliance among top law firms to the Trump administration’s demands. Cohen expressed her concerns through a TikTok video, warning of broader implications for the legal industry if it concedes to political pressures. She highlighted an agreement made by another high-profile law firm, Paul Weiss, with President Donald Trump, calling … Read more

Diddy Faces Legal Hurdle as Leading Attorney Resigns Amid Federal Indictment Drama

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New York — In a surprising turn of events, renowned music mogul Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, is facing a federal indictment, leading to significant shifts within his legal team. Combs’ long-serving attorney, Benjamin Brafman, has announced he will step down from representing the hip-hop icon in this case. This change comes at a critical time as Combs confronts serious allegations that have yet to be publicly detailed. Combs, famed for his influence in the music industry and his business acumen, has been a key figure in shaping modern hip-hop and urban culture. His … Read more

Key Attorney Resigns from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Defense Team Ahead of 2025 Sex Trafficking Trial

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Sean “Diddy” Combs, the prominent rapper and producer, is currently facing challenging times as his legal team prepares for a high-stakes trial set for May 2025. Amid these preparations, a significant change has occurred within his defense team. Anthony Ricco, one of the six attorneys representing Combs, has officially requested to withdraw from the case, citing his inability to continue representing Combs effectively under the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice. The request for withdrawal by Ricco was made on February 21, 2025, as stated in recent legal documents. Ricco emphasized that his decision was influenced … Read more