On Monday, April 28, 2025, it began in the Paris Palace of Justicethe expected trial against ten accused of the robbery he suffered Kim Kardashian In 2016, in the same French city.
This case that shocked the world, involves a band of criminals nicknamed by the press as the “Grandparents thieves”because at that time they already exceeded 60 years.
The defendants and the charges they face
Among the Ten defendants that appear in the trial are Aomar Aït Khedache68, indicated as the robbery organizer, and Yunice Abbaswho admitted his participation and published a book about the assault in which he expresses repentance.
Five of the defendants face serious charges such as kidnapping and armed robbery, crimes that could lead to life imprisonment. One of the accused died before the trial and another cannot appear due to health problems.
This trial took an unexpected turn after the death of Marceau Baum-Gertner, One of the main culprits of the fateful moment that the American socialite lived.
According to information provided by the Daily Mail, The 72 -year -old man died on March 6 in Paris, for reasons so far unknown. His death complicates things, then, he was pointed out as one of the most important collaborators of the band.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian, 44, is cited to declare in person next May 13. His lawyer, Michael Rhodes, confirmed that the businesswoman is willing to revive in judicial headquarters one of the most traumatic experiences of her life.
Although part of the stolen jewels were never recovered, Kardashian reached an agreement with his insurer in 2020 for an amount of 6.1 million dollars.
The trial has captured international media attention and is expected to last for several weeks. Kardashian’s statement will be a key moment in the process, which seeks to do justice for a crime that marked a before and after in the perception of celebrity security.
A meticulously planned robbery
It was in the early hours of October 3, 2016, when 5 men disguised as police entered the luxurious residence where Kim was staying during fashion week. After mobilizing the janitor, two of them entered the room where Kanye West’s ex was.
They tied her, gagged her and locked her in the bathroom. The “grandparents thieves” stole jewelry that gathered an approximate value of 10 million dollars, including the engagement ring that the rapper gave to Kardashian.
That experience, Kris Jenner’s daughter describes her as “Termination” And he came to think that they would rape her and even, that she would not see her children again.
