Suspect in Kardashian jewel heist case plans to take responsibility for his role at Paris trial
- A group of suspects known as the 'grandpa robbers' is on trial for stealing millions from Kim Kardashian in 2016.
- Kim Kardashian will testify in person on May 13, 2025, about the heist where she was tied up and held at gunpoint during Fashion Week.
- Aomar Ait Khedache, known as 'Old Omar', has admitted to participating in the heist but denies being the ringleader, according to his statements.
- The trial is expected to conclude with a verdict on May 23, 2025, following charges of armed robbery and kidnapping against ten suspects.
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The Kim Kardashian Heist Trial Starts, and the World Awaits a Star’s Testimony
One night in October 2016, Kim Kardashian returned to her hotel after an Alaïa dinner during Paris Fashion Week. She was, as now, something beyond a fixture of runway front rows, trailed at every turn by paparazzi. Around 3 a.m., three armed men wearing masks broke into her room, tied her arms and feet, and taped her mouth. They made off with one of the rings given to her by then husband Kanye West and between $6 million and $10 million worth of…
Grandpa Gang on Trial: The Dramatic Heist of Kim Kardashian During Paris Fashion Week
Grandpa Gang on Trial: The Dramatic Heist of Kim Kardashian During Paris Fashion Week The trial commenced for ten individuals accused of the infamous 2016 heist targeting U.S. reality TV star Kim Kardashian. This robbery transpired during Paris Fashion Week, where the suspects are believed to have stolen jewelry totaling millions, including a $4 million engagement ring.In the courtroom, several suspects, now retired, confirmed their identities. …

Ten on trial in Paris over 2016 gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian
Ten suspects went on trial in Paris on Monday over the 2016 robbery of the US celebrity Kim Kardashian, which saw some $10 million worth of jewellery stolen from the reality TV star and influencer.
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