Kim Kardashian has made her way to a Paris courtroom to testify in a high-profile case concerning her traumatic 2016 robbery. Nearly ten years after armed intruders stormed her private residence during Paris Fashion Week, the case is nearing its conclusion. The heist, one of the most daring celebrity robberies in France’s recent history, is now in the hands of the court, with a final verdict anticipated by the end of Friday.
Ten individuals — nine men and one woman — are on trial for their alleged involvement in the robbery. The incident unfolded swiftly but left a lasting impact. During that October night in 2016, the suspects, disguised as police officers, forced their way into Kardashian’s Paris lodging. Once inside, they restrained her using plastic zip-ties and escaped with jewels valued at approximately $6 million.
On Friday morning, after delivering their final statements, the accused were dismissed from court proceedings to await the judgment. The trial marks the culmination of years of investigation and legal maneuvering. Public interest has remained high throughout, given Kardashian’s global fame and the robbery’s brazen nature.
Kardashian, who had remained relatively silent during the trial until now, arrived at court under tight security. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has long described the robbery as one of the most harrowing experiences of her life, having been bound and held at gunpoint during the ordeal.
Central to the case is Aomar Aït Khedache, a 70-year-old believed to be the mastermind behind the heist. With deep roots in France’s criminal underworld, Khedache has a history of organized crime. Prosecutors are seeking a decade-long prison sentence for his alleged leadership role.
Crucially, investigators identified Khedache through DNA traces found on the plastic restraints used during the robbery. This evidence served as the key breakthrough in the case, giving authorities a clear starting point to identify the other suspects and unravel the larger network involved.
Further damning evidence came through court-authorized wiretaps, which reportedly recorded Khedache instructing his associates. These conversations allegedly revealed plans for recruiting participants and arranging the sale of the stolen gems in Belgium — an attempt to quickly offload the hot merchandise on the black market.
As the court prepares to render its verdict, the world watches with anticipation. The trial not only seeks justice for Kardashian but also serves as a high-stakes reckoning for a criminal crew that targeted one of the most famous figures of the digital age. The outcome will likely resonate far see beyond Paris.