Kristina Khorram, the longtime chief of staff to embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, is facing mounting attention as her name emerges in court documents and legal discussions surrounding Combs’ ongoing criminal investigation. Some past legal comparisons have likened Khorram to Ghislaine Maxwell, raising eyebrows and triggering debate.
Maxwell, convicted for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, was widely known as his co-conspirator who helped procure underage girls for powerful elites. Though the comparison to Khorram has drawn media interest, legal experts say it may be exaggerated.
Litigator John J. Perlstein weighed in on the matter in an interview with Fox News Digital, saying, “From what we’ve seen so far, the comparison between Kristina Khorram and Ghislaine Maxwell isn’t really a fair one, given that Epstein’s victims were underage girls.”
Nonetheless, Perlstein acknowledged Khorram’s legal jeopardy, explaining, “Still, Khorram is an alleged co-conspirator in the Diddy case, so it makes sense that she wouldn’t want to testify, as she would’ve likely had to plead the Fifth.”
He added that, “While Ghislaine Maxwell was not originally charged in the Jeffrey Epstein case, charges were eventually filed against her. That’s likely what we see happening here with Khorram and the Diddy case.”
Despite Khorram’s links to the case, Perlstein suggested that the broader criminal enterprise charges against Diddy may be on shaky ground. “The criminal enterprise case against Diddy is extremely weak, and it’s possible that the case against Khorram would be even weaker,” he said.
Khorram has also been tied to the sale of explosive surveillance footage from the InterContinental Hotel in 2016. The footage reportedly shows Diddy physically assaulting singer Cassie Ventura — dragging her by the hair, throwing her to the ground, and kicking her. The incident has resurfaced as a key piece of evidence in civil and criminal proceedings.
However, recent developments in the case have further narrowed the scope of charges. A newly released government document confirms that federal prosecutors have dropped several major allegations, including attempted kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking.
The filing states: “The Government understands the Court’s desire for streamlined instructions. With that in mind, the Government has suggested ways to streamline those instructions.”
It continues, “Specifically, the Government has removed instructions from the charge relating to (i) attempted kidnapping under both California and New York law, (ii) attempted arson under California law, and (iii) aiding and abetting sex trafficking.”
As investigations continue, the roles of Combs and his inner circle — including Khorram — remain under intense scrutiny.