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Kim Kardashian to Testify in Paris Robbery Trial Nearly a Decade After $10M Heist

The trial of 12 suspects accused of orchestrating the 2016 robbery is set to begin in May, with Kardashian confirming her plans to testify in person.

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Overview

  • Kim Kardashian will travel to France in May 2025 to testify in the trial of 12 suspects accused of robbing her at gunpoint in Paris in 2016.
  • The robbery, which occurred during Paris Fashion Week, involved masked thieves stealing $10 million in jewelry, including a $4 million ring from then-husband Kanye West.
  • French authorities spent five years investigating the case before ordering the suspects, dubbed the 'Grandpa Robbers,' to trial in 2021.
  • Kardashian has spoken publicly about the robbery's lasting emotional impact, including experiencing anxiety and agoraphobia in the years following the incident.
  • The incident highlighted the risks of social media exposure, with one suspect claiming Kardashian's posts provided critical information for planning the crime.