A Los Angeles County judge has dismissed several claims against Kristina Khorram in a lawsuit filed by Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former employee Phillip Pines.
Khorram, Combs’ former chief of staff, had been sued by Pines alongside Combs in a civil case involving allegations of sexual battery, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking.
TMZ reported that the judge threw out sexual battery, sex trafficking, and several other claims against Khorram at a recent June hearing.
The ruling applies to Khorram. It does not resolve every lawsuit or allegation involving Combs.
The Judge Dismissed Claims Against Khorram
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According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the judge found that Pines had not shown Khorram could be held liable for the alleged conduct described in the lawsuit.
TMZ reported that the court also found Pines had not shown Khorram knew about alleged sexual battery or knew about or benefited from alleged sex trafficking.
Khorram denied wrongdoing in the case and had asked the court to dismiss the claims against her.
Pines Sued Combs and Khorram
Pines worked for Combs from 2019 to 2021. TMZ previously reported that he sued Combs and Khorram over allegations including sexual battery, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking.
Pines alleged that his duties included preparing hotel rooms for Combs’ alleged “freak offs,” stocking rooms with supplies, and cleaning them afterward.
Khorram challenged the claims in court filings. TMZ reported that she argued Pines had not produced evidence to support holding her liable for the allegations against her.
Khorram Has Denied Enabling Abuse
People reported that Khorram began working for Combs in 2013 and later became his chief of staff, overseeing parts of his business and personal affairs.
Combs described Khorram as his “right hand” in a 2021 Facebook post, according to People. The outlet reported that she left the role in 2024.
Khorram has not been criminally charged in Combs’ federal case. In a March 2025 statement cited by People, she denied aiding or condoning sexual assault and said she had never drugged anyone.
The Associated Press reported that Combs was convicted in 2025 of prostitution-related offenses under the Mann Act and acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.