Trial of Kim Kardashian Life Threatening Heist Begins in Paris Amid New Details
The trial of the accused in the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian has begun, with Kardashian set to testify in May.
The trial has been delayed for years partly because of major cases like those related to the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks.
Trial of gang accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint opens in Paris
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The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are older — most in their 60s and 70s — and have been bank robbers with long criminal records.
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Several of the accused were of or near retirement age at the time of the 2016 heist, which was considered, when it happened, to be the biggest robbery involving an individual in France for more than 20 years.
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While the incident happened more than 10 years ago, criminal defense lawyer Jo-Anna Nieves explained the complexities surrounding such a "high-stakes" case.
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Those on trial are mainly men in their 60s and 70s with previous criminal records and underworld nicknames including Old Omar and Blue Eyes that recall the old-school French bandits of 1960s and 70s films noirs.
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Kim Kardashian set to testify in Paris trial over her 2016 Fashion Week armed robbery
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The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are elderly and have careers as bank robbers with long criminal records.
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Summary
Nearly nine years after Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris, the trial for ten accused—including nine men and a woman—has commenced. It revolves around the October 2016 theft of nearly $10 million in jewelry, including an unrecovered $4 million engagement ring. Some defendants, known as the 'Grandpa Robbers,' range from their 30s to 70s, with eight denying involvement and two admitting lesser charges. Kardashian will testify on May 13, facing her alleged robbers for the first time. The trial is scheduled to conclude by May 23, with potential sentences of up to 30 years for convictions.
Perspectives
Kim Kardashian is set to testify on May 13, 2025, regarding the 2016 robbery where she was held at gunpoint, with ten elderly suspects dubbed 'grandpa robbers' facing charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy.
The trial has drawn significant media attention, highlighting the complexities of high-profile cases and the emotional toll on victims like Kardashian as they recount traumatic experiences.
Despite the lengthy legal process marked by procedural challenges and the pandemic, the French legal system continues to uphold justice, with Kardashian expressing respect for the proceedings.
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