Ex-aide to Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Kristina Khorram, spots limelight in court proceedings through her testimony
Shedding Light on KK: Kristina Khorram's Role in the Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial
The ongoing trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs is casting a harsh light upon key figures in his inner circle. One such individual is Kristina Khorram, formerly the chief of staff at Combs Enterprises (now known as Combs Global). Prosecutors have alleged Khorram as a co-conspirator of Combs during the trial.
Khorram, often referred to as "KK," has been a significant presence in trial testimonies. She's been accused of orchestrating drug transportation across state lines, tracking ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura's movements on Combs' behalf, and securing hotel surveillance footage depicting Combs physically assaulting Ventura.
Despite these accusations, Khorram has yet to take the stand in the trial. Her legal representation hasn't provided any comment on the allegations or about the possibility of her testifying.
Three months prior to being named as a defendant alongside Combs in multiple civil cases, Khorram spoke out, rejecting all wrongdoing. At the time, her attorney declined an interview request, stating that Khorram couldn't "speak her truth until the criminal trial concludes and the civil cases are resolved."
In her statement, Khorram declared, "For months, horrific allegations have besmirched my name in various lawsuits regarding my former boss. These unfounded claims of my involvement are causing significant damage to my reputation and the emotional well-being of myself and my family." She asserted she had never condoned or supported sexual assault, nor had she drugged anyone.
The civil suits involving Combs, where Khorram is also named as a defendant, are still ongoing, and Khorram has not been charged with any crimes.
One civil accuser, Rodney Jones, compared Khorram to Ghislaine Maxwell in relation to Combs and another accused, Phillip Pines, reported that Khorram told him to keep quiet about allegedly witnessing Combs' violence.
Combs' Trusty Right Hand
Combs' journey from a successful rapper and producer to a prominent player in fashion, media, food, and spirits, saw Khorram playing a pivotal role. According to a 2021 Facebook post from Combs, Khorram was his "right hand," ensuring everything runs smoothly in his life and business.
Eddy Garcia, a security officer at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles in 2016, testified that Khorram was instrumental in procuring a $100,000 payment to obtain surveillance footage of Combs assaulting Ventura. Garcia claims Khorram repeatedly called the hotel security desk and even visited the hotel lobby to persuade him to hand over the footage. Combs ultimately met with Garcia in person, presenting a large sum of cash, accompanied by Khorram, as per Garcia's testimony.
George Kaplan, a former assistant at Bad Boy, testified that Khorram would instruct him to set up Combs' hotel rooms with items such as candles, liquor, baby oil, and Astroglide. He explained that he would regularly purchase these items using a corporate company credit card.
Last week, Assistant US Attorney Christy Slavik presented a screenshot of a 2016 text exchange between Khorram and Combs' former girlfriend Cassie Ventura about an alleged incident involving Combs and his former friend and stylist Bryana Bongolan. Ventura texted Khorram, "I just found out some crazy stuff."
"He came into my house while my friends were here and we were all sleeping and they woke me up because he was ringing the bell crazy at 3 a.m. and when he came in, I went to my room and he went at Bona choked her and then dangled her feet off the balcony. This is crazy," Ventura continued. "I have to stay away."
The conversation between Ventura and Khorram was recovered from Khorram's seized phone back in March 2024. Ventura mentioned Khorram frequently during her testimony, stating that she spoke with her nearly every day about various matters, from scheduling to Combs' moods.
The Unseen Influence
Khorram's potential testimony could shed valuable insight into the case, but her involvement remains uncertain. Question marks hang over her actions, as she reportedly knew much about Ventura's private matters. The extent of her complicity in Combs' alleged criminal activities is a question that the trial hopes to answer.
The trial has brought to light the role of celebrities like Sean "Diddy" Combs' trusted associate, Kristina Khorram, in general-news topics such as crime-and-justice. Aside from her professional ties with Combs, Khorram's involvement in securing evidence and managing his dealings has placed her under scrutiny, with allegations of orchestrating drug transportation and covering up crime. Despite these accusations, Khorram has yet to testify, keeping her influence in the entertainment industry and Combs' affairs under debate.
