Kim Kardashian in front of his assailants! Judgment for millionaire robbery 9 years ago in Paris
On April 28, 2025, in Paris, the trial against 10 suspects For the armed robbery of $ 10 million In jewelry a Kim Kardashian during the Fashion Week 2016. The defendants, known as “grandparents thieves” for their age, attacked their apartment at the Hotel de Poultalès, taking advantage of their exhibition on social networks, an event that marked his life.
In the early hours of October 3, 2016, five men disguised as police broke into the luxurious apartment of Kim Kardashian. They tied her with adhesive tape, gagged her and locked her in the bathroom, fleeing with jewels valued at $ 10 million, including a ring of $ 4 million from Lorraine Schwartz. Just a diamond cross of $ 34,000 It was recovered, found in a nearby street. French police, after finding DNA in the tapes, arrested 17 suspects In January 2017, dismantling a criminal network.
“Grandparents thieves” face justice
Of the 12 defendants initials, one died and another is sick, leaving 10 in trial until May 23, 2025. Five face serious charges for armed and kidnappingincluding Yunice Abbas, 71, who confessed in her book I Kidnapped Kim Kardashian. “I regret the trauma that caused him,” Abbas told NBC. Others, like Aomar Ait KhedacheThey deny being the brains of theft. The prosecution accuses them of planning the robbery after following Kim In networks.
Kim prepares to testify
Kim Kardashian44, will testify in person the May 13according to your lawyer Michael Rhodes. “Reserve its testimony for the jury,” said Associated Press. In Keeping Up With The Kardashians (2017), Kim He described the robbery as “traumatic”, confessing that he feared for his life.
The robbery, the major to an individual in France in 20 yearshe presented the dangers of overexposure in social networks. Kimknown for sharing his life on Instagram, reduced his activity after the incident. The case, compared to celebrities as Paris Hilton in 2008 or Miley Cyrus In 2014, he stood out for his audacity and planning. Security in Paris, already questioned after the attacks of 2015, faced criticism. The trial, scheduled for 2021, was delayed by pandemic and judicial conflicts.
Impact on Kim’s life
The robbery transformed Kim. He adopted strict security measures and spoke openly about his post -traumatic anxiety. In interviews, he said that the incident made it “stronger” but also more cautious. His decision to testify reflects his desire to justice. The trial also revives the debate on the Celebrities privacy.
The process promises headlines. The prosecution seeks condemnations of up to seven yearswhile defense lawyers claim that the evidence is weak. Kim, Now businesswoman and mother of four, continue with projects such as Skims. Fans expect their testimony to clarify details and close a painful chapter. This is far from finishing!
