14-05-2025

Kim Kardashian Testifies in Paris Robbery Trial

Date: 14-05-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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Kim Kardashian sitting in a dimly lit Paris courtroom, recalling a 2016 armed robbery where she was bound and held at gunpoint, with a faint image of the robbery scene in the background.

Summary

Kim Kardashian testified in a Paris court about a 2016 armed robbery where she was bound and threatened at gunpoint, stealing $9-10 million worth of jewelry. She expressed fear for her life, forgave one defendant who apologized, and criticized another for profiting from the incident.

Key Points

  • Kardashian testified for four-and-a-half hours, describing the traumatic experience and stating she thought she was going to be raped and killed
  • Ten defendants are on trial for the robbery, with some having admitted to their involvement and three offering apologies to Kardashian
  • Kardashian forgave one defendant who wrote an apology letter, citing her belief in second chances, and criticized another for publishing a memoir about the robbery

Articles in this Cluster

Kim Kardashian thought she was "going to die" during Paris armed robberyBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

Kim Kardashian testified in a Paris court about being robbed at gunpoint in her hotel room in 2016, stating she thought she was going to die. Nine men and one woman are on trial for stealing £7.55m worth of jewelry, including her diamond engagement ring. Kardashian, who was bound and had a gun held to her head, forgave one defendant who apologized and expressed trauma and fear during and after the attack. She also criticized another defendant for publishing a memoir about the robbery, saying it was "terrifying and life-changing" and that she sought closure from the trial.

Kim Kardashian takes stand in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery, says she thought she was going to be raped and killed - CBS News

Kim Kardashian testified for four-and-a-half hours in a Paris trial over a 2016 armed robbery where a masked gang stole $10 million worth of her jewelry. She stated that she thought she was going to be raped and killed during the incident, and recalled a gang member pulling her towards him while she was in a bathrobe. Kardashian forgave defendant Aomar Aït Khedache, who allegedly masterminded the robbery, after his lawyer read an apology letter in court. Ten people, including Khedache, face charges related to the robbery, with some having already admitted to their involvement. The trial is taking place with intense security measures in place, and the hearing is not being broadcast publicly due to French court rules.

Kim Kardashian feared she was going to die during Paris heist - and tells robber she forgives him | Ents & Arts News | Sky News

Kim Kardashian testified in a Paris court that she feared she would be raped and killed during an armed robbery at her hotel in 2016. She described being grabbed, tied up, and dragged across the room by one of the robbers, and said she thought she was going to die. Ten defendants, dubbed the "grandpa robbers" by French media, are on trial for the robbery, in which they stole around $9m worth of jewelry. During the trial, three of the defendants offered apologies to Kardashian, with one writing a letter expressing regret. Kardashian forgave the defendant who wrote the letter, saying she believes in second chances and has empathy for those who have made mistakes. She also described how the experience has changed her life, leading her to overhaul her security and no longer post on social media in real time.