Kristina Khorram, previous chief of staff to Sean Combs, refutes 'grim allegations' leveled against her.
Revamped Report:
In the limelight of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing legal battles and numerous civil suits, the spotlight has also cast a shadow over his former head honcho, Kristina Khorram.
Now, Khorram has broken her silence. "For months, a barrage of despicable accusations have plagued me in various lawsuits concerning my former boss," Khorram declared in a statement exclusively obtained by CNN. "These unfounded claims about me are causing immeasurable and irrevocable damage to my reputation and the emotional stability of myself and my family."
"I have never condoned or aided the sexual exploitation of anyone. Nor have I ever drugged anyone," Khorram asserted vigorously. "The notion that I could be implicated in, let alone a bystander to, the rape of anyone is more than distressing, outrageous, and unimaginable. That's not who I am, and my heart goes out to all victims of sexual assault."
"I am convinced that the accusations levied against me will be disproven as untrue," Khorram reiterated.
CNN has reached out to representatives for Combs, who has consistently denied all allegations of sexual assault against him.
Khorram is named in three civil complaints against Combs. She has not been charged with any criminal offenses.
Enter the Right Hand
Facing up to life in prison if convicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution, Combs has protested his innocence. The powerhouse is renowned not just for his music career but also his empire spanning fashion, media, food, and spirits.
According to a 2021 Facebook post by Combs, Khorram played a crucial role in his professional life. "Meet Kristina Khorram, Chief of Staff at Combs Enterprises. Kristina, aka KK, keeps everything in my life and my business in sync," Combs wrote. "She's been my indispensable right hand for the past eight years and has consistently proven to execute and get things done. I don't know how I'd function without her."
Months before Combs' indictment, Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones, a former producer and videographer for Combs, accused Khorram of orchestrating the operations of a criminal enterprise. In his suit, Jones alleges that Khorram ordered sex workers for Combs.
Furthermore, Khorram is also accused of sexual harassment and battery by Phil Pines, a former assistant to Combs. Pines alleged that Khorram instructed him to remain silent about violent incidents involving Combs.
Khorram has requested to join Combs' motion to dismiss the case.
CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister contributed to this story.
Enrichment Insights:
- Echoes of Ghislaine Maxwell: The allegations against Khorram have drawn parallels with Ghislaine Maxwell, who was accused of aiding Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse and trafficking activities. Like Maxwell, Khorram is being questioned for her role in the criminal enterprise, overseeing aspects of Combs' personal life, and enabling his interactions with sex workers.
- Breach of Power Dynamics: The allegations against Khorram underscore the power dynamics within the entertainment industry, particularly when employees become embroiled in their employers' legal entanglements. These incidents highlight the need for accountability and the scrutiny of employees who wield significant influence over their superiors' personal and professional lives.
- In a surprising turn of events, Khorram has petitioned to join Combs' motion to dismiss the case, raising questions about her role in the unthinkable allegations levied against him.
- Despite the unfounded accusations against her, Khorram was once hailed by Combs as his indispensable right hand, a crucial figure in his entertainment empire.
- As the entertainment industry grapples with the unthinkable, Khorram, accused of orchestrating the operations of a criminal enterprise, faces potential sentencing alongside Combs for charges including sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution.
