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Verdict Expected in Kim Kardashian Heist Trial as Defense Appeals for Leniency

The Paris court deliberates on sentencing for the elderly 'papys braqueurs,' while Kim Kardashian celebrates earning her law degree and advocates for justice reform.

Procès de son braquage: Kim Kardashian «satisfaite» du verdict
Procès Kim Kardashian: l'avocat du cerveau du braquage se dit «heureux» après le verdict
Croquis judiciaire du 28 avril 2025, publié le 5 mai 2025, montrant les co-accusés Yunice Abbas (c) and Didier Dubreucq (d)lors du procès pour le braquage de l'influenceuse américaine Kim Kardashian en 2016 devant la cour d'assises de Paris

Overview

  • The trial of ten elderly suspects accused of the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian concludes today, with a verdict anticipated this evening.
  • Prosecutors have requested sentences of up to ten years, portraying the defendants as seasoned criminals despite their advanced age and health issues.
  • Defense lawyers argue that imprisonment would effectively be a life sentence for the aging suspects, many of whom suffer from serious illnesses, and call for tailored, lenient punishment.
  • Kim Kardashian testified on May 13, forgiving her assailants while recounting the trauma of the €9 million jewelry heist and expressing belief in second chances.
  • Kardashian, who recently earned her law degree after six years of study, continues to advocate for criminal justice reform, leveraging her platform to address systemic issues.