Kim Kardashian: The trial for the “theft of the century” begins in Paris

The trial for the spectacular robbery suffered by Kim Kardashian in 2016 began this Monday at the historic Palace of Justice of Paris. 10 defendants, most septuagenarians face positions for the assault in which jewelry valued in 10 million dollars During fashion week.

Chaired by Judge David de Pas, the process, which will run until May 23, started without the presence of Kardashianwho will testify on May 13. Only part of the 400 accredited journalists went to the first audience.

The defendants, nine men and one woman, were around 60 years at the time of theft. Today, many have obvious signs of elderly: white hair, canes and headphones. Among them stands out Aomar Ait Khedache, aka “Omar el Viejo”, who has lost hearing and speaking, communicating in writing during the trial.

Another defendant, Didier Dubreucq, “blue eyes”, obtained special permission to absent his chemotherapy sessions. In addition, the Court granted dispenses to three defendants to leave the room when they need to use the bathroom.

The morning of October 3, 2016, two hooded men stormed the Kardashian hotel room in Paris. Armed, they forced her to deliver her commitment ring, valued at four million dollars, her husband’s gift Kanye West. Then, they gagged and locked her in the bathroom.

Kardashian It was particularly active in social networks, where he published in real time his location and belongings, which facilitated the plan of thieves, nicknamed “the grandparents thieves” by the press. According to the defendants, it was not a “great armed robbery” but an “easy work.”

The assault, which lasted just 10 minutes, left deep psychological sequelae in the celebrity. Of the stolen jewels, only a necklace was recovered, found in the street after the flight of criminals. It is presumed that the rest of the loot was cast and sold, mostly in Belgium.

Three months after the assault, the authorities managed to arrest the suspects, considered “old bandages” by their modus operandi. The case remains the greatest robbery of a person in France in the last two decades.

In 2016, Kim Kardashian had 84 million followers on Instagram; Today that figure amounts to 357 million, consolidating its status of global superstar.