Kim Kardashian He presented himself at the Paris Palace to testify to the trial for the millionaire robbery he suffered in 2016, during fashion week.
Accompanied by her mother, Kris Jenner, the businesswoman He remembered with tears in his eyes the night five armed men They broke into their hotel room.
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The statement was given within the framework of the judicial process against those responsible for the violent assault. Kim Kardashian related the fear that lived that night, When he thought he was going to die.
The assault to Kim Kardashian
The theft occurred in October 2016, while Kim Kardashian stayed at the Non Address hotel, in Paris. In the middle of fashion week, five criminals disguised as police entered their suite, tied and threatened her with weapons. The assailants stole jewels valued at about 10 million dollars.
Among the stolen pieces was A commitment ring of 18.88 carats given by her then husbandKanye West, valued at 4 million dollars.
They also removed two cartier bracelets, A Jacob necklace with gold and diamonds, a gold rolex clock and other objects of great economic and sentimental value.
Although most jewels were not recovereda passerby found on the street a cross with six diamonds, that was delivered to the police. That was one of the few objects that returned to the authorities.
Kim Kardashian’s testimony at the trial
Almost nine years after the incident, Kim Kardashian declared before the court. Described how it was tied and threatened while the thieves demanded their belongings.
“I thought I was going to die,” confessed the businesswoman, who said he felt completely helpless.
“I was sure they were going to rape me. I thought about my sister, I thought it would enter and look dead, and that this memory would be recorded forever.”
He added that the assault He completely transformed his sense of security.
“My way of feeling safe at home changed. Now I have between four and six security guards to feel safe. I can’t sleep at night if there are no several security guards,” he said.
Kardashian thanked the French authorities for having allowed him to tell his version of the facts. He also said that the experience made him rethink the way he shares Personal information on social networks.
Who are being judged by theft?
In total, ten people face charges for theft of Kim Kardashian. Five of them, already elderly, are part of the group known as “The grandfather’s band”a criminal collective with a history and a meticulous way of operating.
One of the defendants is Yunice Abbas, 72who admitted his involvement and even published a book where It tells the details of the crime.
Another involved is Aomar Aït Khedach, indicated as the leader of the band, who from prison sent a letter apologizing to the victim.
Despite these confessions, Most of the defendants denies any responsibility. If they are convicted, they could face sentences of up to 30 years in prison.
The trial, which has captured international media attention, It is expected to end at the end of May.
Kim Kardashian’s friend also testifies at the trial
The testimony of Kim Kardashian He was not the only one in the trial. Her friend and stylist Simone Haroucho, who was also at the hotel that night, He gave his version before the court. He clearly remembered the terror that both lived.
“What impacted me most was to say: ‘I have babies, please, I need to live,'” Harouche shared.
After the robbery, he found Kim completely decomposed, fearing that the assailants They could return.
“I had never seen her like this. He shouted … he said ‘We have to get out of here’ and ‘What happens if they come back?'” The stylist said visibly affected.
Kim Kardashian forgives thieves
Despite pain and anguish lived, Kim Kardashian said she decided to forgive those who attacked her.
“I forgive them for what happened, but that does not change the emotion, feelings, trauma and the fact that my life has changed forever,” he concluded.
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