Kim Kardashian’s Paris Robbery Trial Nears Conclusion, Resurfacing Trauma
The trial concerning the 2016 armed robbery of reality TV star Kim Kardashian in Paris is approaching its conclusion, bringing back the traumatic events she endured. On April 28, 2025, ten individuals, including several elderly men dubbed the "grandpa robbers," began their trial in Paris. They face charges of armed robbery and kidnapping related to the October 3, 2016, heist during Paris Fashion Week. (reuters.com)
During the robbery, masked assailants posing as police officers entered Kardashian’s luxury apartment, tied her up at gunpoint, and stole approximately $9 million worth of jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring from her then-husband, Kanye West. The gang fled on bicycles, leaving behind DNA evidence that led to their arrests in January 2025. (reuters.com)
Kardashian, who was bound and locked in a bathroom during the ordeal, is expected to testify in person on May 13, 2025. Her lawyer, Michael Rhodes, emphasized her respect for the French judicial system and her desire for the proceedings to unfold in a respectful and lawful manner. (apnews.com)
The trial is scheduled to last nearly a month, with the final verdict anticipated by late May. The case has garnered significant media attention, highlighting the severity of the crime and its impact on Kardashian’s life. As the trial nears its conclusion, the resurfacing of this traumatic event underscores the lasting effects of such incidents on victims.
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