Kim Kardashian will declare in the Paris trial for the theft of the century that left her terrified
ADVERTISINGIt was more than midnight in Paris when Kim Kardashian’s glamorous world It collapsed. Alone in his luxurious residence during the Paris Fashion Week 2016he woke up startled by the sound of a few steps. Before he could react, embodied men broke into his room, they tied her at gun and dragged her to the bathroom.
While they stole him jewelry worth millions of dollarsKardashian feared the worst: to rape her, kill her and not see her children again. Eight and a half years later, the moment Kardashian described as The most scary of his life It is again the center of attention. This April 28, 10 people – new men and a woman – will testify in a trial in Paris, accused of theft, kidnapping and abduction of the Telerreality star and the janitor on the night of October 2, 2016.
Kardashian’s lawyers say that she will testify in person before the Paris Court of Appeal, and that The trial will last until May 23. “Mrs. Kardashian reserves her testimony for the court and the jury and does not want to give more details at this time,” they said.
“She has great respect and admiration for the French judicial system and has been treated with great respect for the French authorities. Kim Kardashian wants the trial to develop in an orderly manner, in accordance with French law and with respect to all parts of the case, “the lawyers concluded.
In an appearance in 2020 in the Netflix program by David Letterman, he recalled in tears that I thought they were going to rape her. “What’s happening? Are they going to kill me? Please, I have children, I have a husband, I have a family,” said this celebrity.
The night Kim Kardashian feared for his life: What happened?
At the beginning of October 2016, Kim Kardashian was in Paris on the occasion of the Fashion Weekhoused in a discreet luxury residence called Hôtel de Pourtalès, a private apartment complex located on Tronchet and popular street among the celebrities seeking privacy.
That night he did not have strong security measures; His bodyguard, Pascal Duvier, had left with his sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner To a disco.
Inside your apartment, Kim was resting aloneafter sharing photos of their jewels -including a Diamond Commitment Ring of 4 million dollars (3.5 million euros) of her then husband Kanye West– On social networks that same day.
“Where is the rapper woman?”
Towards 2:30, five armed men, all over 60 years and with balaclavasthey entered by force. They pointed with a gun to the building of the building and forced him to guide them to Kardashian’s door. He later told the Police that he was shouted, demanding: “Where is the rapper woman?”
The thieves broke into their bedroom, tied it with flanges and insulating tape and put it in the bathroom of the bathroom. The band stole jewelry worth 10 million dollars (8.7 million euros) -among them their commitment ring, two Diamond cartier braceletspending Diamonds De Lauren Schwartz and An rolex watch yellow gold- and then fled by bicycle and foot. Today, only one piece has been recovered: a diamond cross on platinum that fell during the flight.
When they left, Kardashian managed to free himself and notify her friend and security. After meeting with the detectives, It flew back to the United States in a private jet and quickly replaced his entire security team.
Who are the “robbing grandparents”?
The French media have baptized the suspects of theft as the “robbing grandparents” for their age and length criminal historywhich includes Banks robberies.
Among them is Aomar Aït Khedache, 68known as ‘the old Omar’, alleged leader. In the adhesive tape used to amordazar Kardashian was found DNA that coincides with its genetic profile. After fleeing by bicycle, Khedache met with his son, who was waiting for him in a nearby car.
Didier Dubreucq, 69known as ‘blue eyes’, is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the floor. It denies any involvement, although it was filmed by the cameras of the closed television circuit and numerous telephone contacts with the other coacked demonstrate their participation, according to the investigation.
Yunice Abbas, 71he declared that he acted as a vigry in the reception area of the ground floor, making sure that the escape was clear. He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian, but admitted that he shared the responsibility of the crime.
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“I will apologize,” Abbas told the Associated Press agency. “I say it sincerely.” Was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision. In 2021, he was co -author of a book in French entitled ‘I kidnap Kim Kardashian’.
He said he will detail his role during the trial, which will develop with jurya procedure in France reserved for the most serious crimes-although he did not want to denounce his accomplices. “I am just a stranger. I am not the brain of the case. I assume my part of responsibility,” he said.
Other prosecuted are accused of being facilitators and informants, including Gary Madar, The driver’s brother that Kardashian He had for a long time in Paris. He is accused of providing details about his movements, something he denies. If they are convicted, the accused of the most serious crimes could face Penalty between 10 years and life imprisonment.
