4 days Ago By Christopher Bucktin
Kim Kardashian is set to confront the men accused of robbing her at gunpoint during Parison Fashion Week in 2016, as she gears up to testify in person at their forthcoming criminal trial. The reality TV star and businesswoman is slated to appear before a French court between April 28 and May 23, when ten suspects will face trial in Paris on charges that include armed robbery, kidnapping, and criminal conspiracy. The trial will center on the notorious October 2016 heist where Kardashian was tied up, gagged, and locked in a bathroom while masked men made off with over $10 million worth of jewelry from her private apartment.
"We can confirm that Ms Kardashian will be testifying in person at the upcoming French criminal trial involving the 2016 incident in which she was bound and robbed at gunpoint by a number of masked assailants," confirmed her attorney, Michael Rhodes. Katy Perry's wildest confessions about Orlando Bloom ahead of space flight Blue Origin recap: Katy Perry and Gayle 'screamed' whole flight and kiss ground on return Kardashian had been residing in a low-key luxury residence in Paris' 8th arrondissement while attending Fashion Week events. In the early hours of Oct.
3, five men disguised as police officers gained access to the building after threatening a concierge at gunpoint. The concierge was coerced into leading the men to Kardashian's private suite, where she was alone after her bodyguard had stepped out for the night, reports the Mirror . The attackers broke into the apartment, held Kardashian at gunpoint, and physically restrained her.
Police reports indicate that they bound her hands and feet with zip ties, taped her mouth shut, and locked her in the bathroom. During the horrifying incident, one of the robbers allegedly pointed a gun at her head while demanding her valuables. The culprits escaped with a jewelry box containing an estimated $6.
7 million worth of items, as well as a nearly $4 million diamond ring that Kardashian had prominently displayed on social media in the days before the robbery. The ring — a proposal gift from then-spouse Kanye West — was never found. The robbery is one of the most notable celebrity crimes in recent history and caused a stir in the global entertainment industry.
Kardashian, who has since publicly discussed the trauma she experienced, significantly altered her approach to public life and security after the assault. Now, almost eight years later, she will return to Paris to testify against the alleged criminals. Her attorney stated that Kardashian has "tremendous appreciation and admiration for the French judicial system" and is dedicated to supporting the legal process.
"She wishes for the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case," Rhodes added. French investigators are pointing fingers at an ensemble of veteran criminals, known in the press as the "grandpa gang" due to their advanced ages, with many members in their 60s and 70s when arrested. DNA traces and video surveillance were key in tracking them down, leading to several alleged confessions under questioning.
Yunis Abbas, one of the suspects, turned author with a book detailing the heist after his release from pre-trial detention. Despite expressing remorse, Abbas's book vividly describes the planning behind targeting Kardashian, who often flaunted her affluence online. The accused face the possibility of extensive jail time if found guilty.
Kim Kardashian is set to face the alleged robbers in court for the first time, an encounter that promises to be emotionally charged and is expected to be one of France's most high-profile celebrity trials in recent memory..
