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Kim Kardashian Set to Testify in Paris Trial Over $9M Jewelry Heist

The trial begins April 28 with ten defendants facing charges nearly nine years after the 2016 robbery at Kardashian's luxury suite.

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Kim Kardashian with her mother Kris Jenner on the day she was robbed in Paris on Oct. 2, 2016.
Kim Kardashian at the 2016 Balenciaga show in Paris before the attack

Overview

  • Kim Kardashian will take the stand on May 13 in the Paris trial of ten suspects accused of armed robbery and kidnapping during the 2016 heist.
  • The suspects, dubbed the 'grandpa robbers' due to their advanced ages, allegedly stole $9 million worth of jewelry while disguised in police-style attire.
  • French authorities arrested most of the suspects three months after the incident using security footage and DNA evidence.
  • The trial has faced years of delays due to health issues among the defendants, with one passing away and another deemed unfit to stand trial.
  • Under France's judicial system, the case will be heard by a jury because the maximum sentence exceeds 20 years, and defendants do not enter formal pleas.