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Kim Kardashian Testifies in Paris Court Over $10M Jewelry Heist

The reality star recounts harrowing details of the 2016 robbery, describing fears of rape and death during her testimony against the accused 'Grandpa Robbers.'

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Kim Kardashian arrives at the Paris court on Tuesday.

Overview

  • Kim Kardashian testified in a Paris court on May 13, 2025, nearly nine years after being tied up and robbed at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week in 2016.
  • The robbery, dubbed the 'heist of the century,' involved masked men posing as police officers who stole nearly $10 million in jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring from her then-husband Kanye West.
  • Kardashian described fearing for her life, believing she would be raped and killed, and detailed how the incident left her with lasting emotional trauma and heightened security measures.
  • Ten suspects, mostly men in their 60s and 70s and nicknamed the 'Grandpa Robbers,' are on trial, with two admitting involvement but denying leadership roles in the heist.
  • The trial, which has drawn significant media attention with hundreds of accredited reporters, is set to continue through May 23, with a verdict expected thereafter.