The trial regarding the $9 million jewelry heist involving Kim Kardashian commenced with juror selection in Paris. Ten individuals are charged in connection with the 2016 robbery during Paris Fashion Week, when Kardashian was held at gunpoint in a private apartment. The accused include five individuals who allegedly gained access to the building on bikes and foot, and others implicated in planning and providing insider information about Kardashian’s whereabouts.
Known in the media as “the grandpa robbers,” many of the accused are aged in their 60s and 70s. The lengthy proceedings have seen one defendant die, and an 80-year-old cannot stand trial due to health issues. Key figures include Aomar Ait Khedache, 69, identified as the mastermind, and his son Harminy, 37, the alleged getaway driver. Other suspects include Didier Dubreucq, 69, and Gary Madar, 35, Kardashian’s driver’s brother, who reportedly provided crucial information.
Yunice Abbas, now 72, has admitted his involvement, having authored a book detailing his experience in the robbery. His lawyer indicated that Abbas seeks to express his side of the story and his remorse. French criminal proceedings do not require formal pleas; thus, the trial will proceed regardless of admissions of guilt.
The trial, expected to last several weeks, will be juried due to the severity of potential sentencing. Cameras are not permitted, so proceedings will be documented through written accounts and sketches. Kardashian is scheduled to testify, recalling the terrifying incident when she believed her life was at risk, detailing her desperate attempt to call for help amid the chaos.
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