Celebrity billionaire Kim Kardashian testified in the trial of a group known as the “grandpa robbers” in Paris, accused of stealing jewelry worth millions during Paris Fashion Week in 2016. She recounted her experience in court, expressing her love for Paris and the fear she felt during the incident.
Kim shared how she was in Paris for fashion week, a city she adored, feeling safe when walking around at night. In the early hours of the morning, she was awoken by noises and saw people dressed as police officers in her bedroom. Confused and frightened, she initially thought it was a terrorist attack before realizing they were after her jewelry.
The robbers tied her up, causing her to fear for her life and the safety of her loved ones. She described the terrifying moment when she believed she might be assaulted, but thankfully, they didn’t harm her physically. After the robbers left, she managed to free herself and sought refuge while waiting for help to arrive.
Since the traumatic event, Kim has increased her security measures at home and struggles with anxiety, especially at night. She emphasized the need for heightened security due to the risk of copycat crimes and shared her ongoing fear and trauma from the incident.
During her testimony, Kim reflected on the demeanor of one of the suspects, feeling a mix of fear and a strange sense of comfort from his gestures. Ultimately, she expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal and the support she received from her loved ones during and after the attack.
“The gun was aimed at me, forcing me to move from room to room and was also aimed at me while I was on the bed.” (Reported by Juliette Jabkhiro; Written by Makini Brice; Edited by Richard Lough and Joe Bavier)
