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Kim Kardashian Robbery Trial Begins in Paris with 10 Defendants

The trial, set to run until May 23, follows the 2016 heist where Kardashian was held at gunpoint and robbed of $10 million in jewelry; she is scheduled to testify on May 13.

Overview

  • Ten suspects, including members of the so-called 'grandpa robbers,' are facing charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, and complicity in the 2016 Paris heist.
  • Yunice Abbas, who has admitted to acting as a lookout during the robbery, has expressed plans to apologize to Kardashian in court.
  • The trial comes after years of delays caused by health issues, the 2015 Paris attacks, and pandemic-related disruptions.
  • Key defendant Marceau Baum-Gertner, accused of fencing the stolen jewelry, died unexpectedly on March 6, removing a central figure from the proceedings.
  • Kardashian, who has described the robbery as a traumatic experience, will testify in person on May 13, marking a significant moment in the trial.