Kim Kardashian tells court she feared she was going to be raped and killed during Paris robbery
- Kim Kardashian will testify as a key witness in the Paris trial against ten defendants accused of robbing her during the 2016 burglary.
- The robbery occurred in a luxury suite during Paris Fashion Week and involved a seasoned criminal group who tracked Kardashian via her social media postings.
- Masked assailants tied Kardashian with zip ties, held her at gunpoint, and stole jewelry including a $4 million engagement ring, leaving her locked in a bathroom.
- Kardashian has described severe anxiety and agoraphobia following the trauma, saying in 2021, “I hated to go out,” and hopes the trial proceeds with respect for all parties.
- The trial, which began in late April under tight security and significant media attention, could reshape perceptions of celebrity risks in the social media era and is set to conclude with a verdict scheduled for May 23.
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Kim Kardashian Testifies About Paris Robbery: 'I Knew I Was Going to Die'
In the trial of the armed robbery of Kim Kardashian, the reality star told her own story in court in Paris today. More than eight years ago, she was robbed in her hotel room, held at gunpoint, tied up and locked up. That experience changed her life forever, she said. "I knew for sure that I was going to die," Kardashian said of the robbery, the details of which she still remembers well. The trial, which began late last month, is attracting a lot…
Kim Kardashian Delivers Emotional Testimony in Paris Robbery Trial, Friend Recalls 'Terror' of Break In
Kim Kardashian is looking back at being the victim of a horrific robbery in Paris nearly nine years ago, detailing the moment she believed she wasn't going to survive. On Tuesday, the reality star took the stand in Paris, France, during the jewelry heist trial, testifying in front of the 10 suspects known as the "Grandpa Robbers," who stand accused of armed robbery and kidnapping, including allegedly stealing $10 million worth of Kim's jewelry. …
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