Kim Kardashian set to appear in trial for Paris jewellery heist, court proceedings commence
New Version:
Kim Kardashian's Paris Heist Trial: A Recap
The high-profile trial for the 2016 Paris jewelry heist that left reality star Kim Kardashian shaken is now underway. Let's delve into the latest updates and key details surrounding the case.
On October 3, 2016, during Paris Fashion Week, armed robbers targeted Kim Kardashian while she was staying at the Hotel de Pourtales. The robbery netted millions of dollars' worth of jewellery. Kardashian is scheduled to testify in person at the Palais de Justice on May 13.
Her lawyers stated, "Ms Kardashian reserves her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time. She hold great respect for the French justice system."
Insight: The trial, originally set for 2019, has been rescheduled for 2025 due to complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic[3].
The trial began with the selection of a jury of six French citizens and three magistrates, a common process reserved for France's most serious crimes. Initially, there were 12 defendants, but one has since died, and another is unable to participate due to health reasons[2].
Ten people remain on trial, consisting of nine men and one woman. Among them, five are charged with armed robbery and kidnapping, while the remaining five are accused of complicity in the heist or possession of an unauthorized weapon.
Two of the accused have admitted to participating in the crime, with their DNA found at the scene[2]. One of these individuals is 68-year-old Aomar Ait Khedache, who has been dubbed "Old Omar." DNA evidence shows that Khedache used tape to gag Kardashian[2].
Another notable figure, 71-year-old Yunice Abbas, acknowledged tying up the concierge but claims he did not enter Kardashian's apartment, acting as a lookout in the ground floor reception area[2].
The defendants' ages have earned them the local moniker "the grandpa robbers."
Some of the defendants are accused of providing information about Kardashian's whereabouts or playing a role in reselling the stolen jewellery in Antwerp, Belgium[2].
As the trial unfolds, fans and the general public eagerly await Kim Kardashian's testimony and the fate of the accused. Stay tuned for more updates.
References:
[1] "The Kim Kardashian Paris robbery trial: A timeline." BBC News, BBC, 28 Apr. 2025, [https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59230004]
[2] "Kim Kardashian Paris Heist Trial: What We Know." Variety, Variety Media, LLC, 28 Apr. 2025, [https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/kim-kardashian-paris-heist-trial-update-1235123886/]
[3] "Covid Delays Kim Kardashian's Paris Robbery Trial." E! News, NBCUniversal News Group, 28 Mar. 2022, [https://www.eonline.com/news/1288476/kim-kardashians-paris-robbery-case-postponed-trial-delayed-amid-pandemic]
- Despite the delay, Kim Kardashian's 2016 Paris jewelry heist trial, a significant event in crime-and-justice and general-news, is now underway in 2025.
- A jury of nine French citizens and three magistrates was selected for the trial, a process reserved for France's most serious crimes.
- Initially, there were 12 defendants, but due to complications, one has since died, and another is unable to participate, leaving ten accused, including five charged with armed robbery and kidnapping.
- Among the accused, two have already admitted to participating in the robbery, with DNA evidence linking 68-year-old Aomar Ait Khedache to the gagging of Kim Kardashian.
- As Kim Kardashian prepares to testify at the Palais de Justice, entertainment and celebrity news enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the outcome of the trial involving the "grandpa robbers" and the potential fate of the accused.
