Kim Kardashian: Process for Parisian robbery starts

Over eight years ago, in the early morning hours of October 3, 2016, reality star Kim Kardashian (44) was brutally attacked in Paris. From April 28th, the “grandpa robbers” so-called by the press due to their advanced age are now in court in the French capital. A statement by Kardashian himself is also expected. What happened?

The 43-year-old was alone during the Paris Fashion Week 2016 alone and without bodyguard in a luxury apartment when several masked men entered their accommodation. They captivated and gagged the reality star, threatened Kardashian with a weapon and captured jewelry worth around ten million euros. Among them was a engagement ring worth four million euros, which she received from Rapper Kanye West (47) and presented on Instagram shortly before.

After the attack, the perpetrators initially managed to escape by bike and on foot. But the investigators were able to secure DNA traces at the adhesive tape with which Kardashian had been tied up. In January 2017, twelve suspects were arrested-most of them between the ages of 60 and 72, which brought them the nickname “grandpa robber” or “pensioner gang”.

Only ten of them will be brought to the court on Monday: One of the accused has now died, and another case will be separated at the beginning of the negotiation for health reasons.

Kardashian himself later explained that after this incident she had become much more careful with her social media activities and that it also attaches less importance to the possession of expensive jewelry. The process in Paris is initially scheduled for five weeks. The accused threaten prison terms of ten years up to life. A total of twelve people have to answer to the court who, among other things, are charged with armed robbery, deprivation of freedom, membership in a criminal association and stealing.

that Kardashian himself appears personally in court and will testify as a witness. Her American lawyer Michael Rhodes also explained this in a statement. “We can confirm that Ms. Kardashian will personally testify in the next French criminal trial about the 2016 incident, in which she was tied up and robbed by masked attackers with a weapon,” said the explanation.

The process should take place at the Court of Appeal in Paris by May 23. After the preliminary planning, the hearing of the celebrities is planned for May 13th. “Ms. Kardashian reserves her statement for the court and the jury and does not want to explain further at the present time,” added the lawyer in the declaration.