Suspect implicated in Kim Kardashian's jewelry heist expresses remorse for the distress he inflicted on her.
Breaking: One of Kim Kardashian's Paris Heist Accused Speaks Out, Regrets 'Trauma' Caused
In the ongoing trial surrounding the infamous 2016 Paris heist targeting reality star Kim Kardashian, Yunice Abbas - one of the key defendants accused of participation in the crime - has shared his remorse for causing the "trauma" endured by the celebrity.
Abbas, 72, appeared before a jury on Tuesday, confessing to his role in the heist and expressing regret over the traumatic events that unfolded on that fateful day. Despite his criminal history that includes nearly 20 years in jail for various offenses, including a bank robbery in Belgium, Abbas highlighted the emotional toll this incident took on Kardashian.
The television personality was staying in Paris for Fashion Week when five of the accused are alleged to have gained entrance to her private apartment and snatched her jewelry worth millions, including her engagement ring from then-husband Kanye West (formerly known as Ye).
While Abbas maintained that he was not responsible for the title of his 2021 book, "I Kidnapped Kim Kardashian," he admitted to having played some role in the heist. He disputed his alleged role in binding Kardashian, instead asserting his position downstairs to keep watch while the robbery took place upstairs.
As the trial resumed after launching Monday afternoon, a handful of other defendants are expected to testify, including known mastermind Aomar Ait Khedache (nicknamed "Old Omar"), Harminy (Getaway driver), Didier "Blue Eyes" Dubreucq, Gary Madar (Brother of Kardashian's driver), and Christiane Glotin.
Kardashian herself is expected to testify on May 13. In past interviews, she has vividly described her experience during the robbery, expressing fear of being ex-raped and potentially killed during the attack.
For more on this evolving story, stay tuned for updates on court proceedings and any potential developments in the case.
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- The media is following the testimony of Abbas, one of the defendants in the Kim Kardashian Paris heist trial, who has expressed regret for the emotional trauma he caused.
- Despite Abbas confessing to his role in the infamous robbery, he disputes his alleged role in binding Kim Kardashian, instead claiming to have been downstairs keeping watch while the robbery took place.
- In addition to Abbas, other defendants are expected to testify, including Aomar Ait Khedache (Old Omar), Harminy (Getaway driver), Didier "Blue Eyes" Dubreucq, Gary Madar (Kardashian's driver's brother), and Christiane Glotin.
- The general-news and crime-and-justice sectors are continued to focus on the ongoing trial for the 2016 heist, as Kardashian herself is set to testify on May 13.
- Apart from Kim Kardashian's Paris heist trial, the media is covering additional news stories, such as Pakistan's claim of credible intelligence about an imminent military strike and a report of a journalist being tortured and mutilated in Russian captivity.
