Kim Kardashian Set to Testify in Paris Robbery Trial, Recounts Ordeal That Redefined Celebrity Vulnerability
Kim Kardashian is preparing to take the stand in a Paris courtroom to testify against 10 men accused of orchestrating the 2016 robbery that left her bound, terrified, and locked in a marble bathroom as masked assailants made off with more than $6 million worth of jewelry.
The trial, already drawing significant public interest, is expected to reach its emotional peak with Kardashian’s appearance. Her testimony will shed light on the harrowing experience that marked a turning point in her life and sparked global conversations about celebrity security and the risks of overexposure on social media.
Court officials are bracing for a high-profile moment. Security has been significantly tightened, and an overflow courtroom equipped with video feeds has been arranged for journalists covering the proceedings.
During her expected testimony, Kardashian will recount the terrifying moments when intruders dressed as police officers forced their way into her private residence, bound her with zip ties, demanded her ring, and left her fearing she would never see her children again.
Initially, 12 suspects were charged in the case. One has since died, and another has been excused due to severe health complications. The remaining defendants, most in their 60s and 70s, have been dubbed les papys braqueurs — “the grandpa robbers” — by the French media. Despite their age, authorities describe them as a highly organized and experienced criminal network.
The robbery, which took place during Paris Fashion Week, was one of the most brazen crimes involving a public figure in recent memory, and Kardashian’s testimony promises to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing trial.
