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Kim Kardashian Testifies in Paris Heist Trial, Recounts Harrowing Ordeal

The reality star detailed her fear of death and lasting trauma nearly nine years after being robbed at gunpoint of $10 million in jewelry.

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Kim Kardashian arrives at the Paris court on Tuesday.
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Overview

  • Kim Kardashian testified in Paris on May 13, 2025, describing the terror of being tied up and robbed at gunpoint during the 2016 heist.
  • The robbery, France’s largest private theft in over 20 years, involved masked assailants dressed as police who stole $10 million in jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring.
  • Kardashian recounted fearing for her life, believing she would be raped or killed, and described the profound impact on her mental health and lifestyle, including heightened security measures.
  • Ten suspects, mostly elderly, face charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy, with two admitting involvement and others denying the allegations.
  • The trial continues through May 23, with a verdict expected the same day, as debates over victim-blaming and celebrity security practices resurface.