Verdict Imminent in Paris Trial of Suspects in Kim Kardashian Heist

Fri Jul 11 2025 10:38:51 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Verdict Imminent in Paris Trial of Suspects in Kim Kardashian Heist

A trial concludes today for ten individuals accused of robbing celebrity Kim Kardashian in Paris, with a verdict expected shortly.


The court case has highlighted the complexities of crime and victimhood, as high-profile defendants face harsh scrutiny amid their physical decline, while the trauma of the victim remains at the forefront.

In a Paris court, a verdict is anticipated today in the case against ten individuals linked to the high-profile robbery of Kim Kardashian during Paris Fashion Week in October 2016. The suspects, consisting of nine men and one woman, are charged with participating in a brazen armed burglary that netted approximately £10 million worth of jewelry, including a notable £4 million diamond engagement ring.

The prosecution has suggested substantial sentences—ten years for four men implicated directly in the robbery and between six and eight years for the remaining suspects, deemed accomplices. The defendants delivered their final statements on Friday and were dismissed, awaiting the jury's decision.

Dubbed the "grandpa robbers" by the French press due to their advanced ages and health concerns, the defendants' physical state has prompted discussions around their culpability. Nevertheless, both prosecutors and Kardashian vehemently oppose this perception, with the reality of the assault starkly recalled by Kardashian herself, who described the lasting trauma she endured.

During her emotional five-hour testimony last week, Kardashian detailed the harrowing experience of being tied up and held at gunpoint, conveying that the robbery transformed her sense of security. "I don't wish that kind of terror on anyone," she stated, clearly distressed.

Among the defendants, Aomar Ait Khedache, 69, and Yunice Abbas, 71, have both acknowledged their roles in the heist, albeit Khedache has resisted the label of ringleader. Their advanced ages have led their legal teams to argue for leniency, with Khedache's attorney warning that a prison sentence at this stage could spell a life-term for the aging convict.

The court heard from the plaintiffs as well, notably Abderrahmane Ouatiki, the night receptionist who was coerced to assist in Kardashian’s ordeal. Ouatiki, deeply affected by the incident, now suffers from PTSD and has left France following the crime. His lawyer emphasized that achieving justice is critical not just for high-profile cases but for all victims who may lack a platform.

As the closing moments of the trial unfold, the complex interplay of age, crime, and trauma takes center stage in a narrative that challenges the definitions of justice and accountability in the face of grievous violations.

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