Kim Kardashian Robbery Trial Opens in Paris

The trial of ten defendants accused in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian during Paris Fashion Week has begun, with the suspects, mostly in their late 60s and 70s, dubbed the 'grandpa robbers.' The group allegedly tied up Kardashian at gunpoint in her hotel room, stealing $6-10 million in jewelry, including her engagement ring from Kanye West, although only one piece has been recovered. DNA evidence was pivotal in identifying the suspects, two of whom have partially confessed, while Kardashian is scheduled to testify in person on May 13. The trial, expected to last through late May, is affected by the advanced age and health issues of some defendants, with one deceased and another too ill to attend. The case has reignited debate about celebrity privacy and security, as Kardashian vowed to avoid publicizing her valuables online after the ordeal. She was left traumatized but physically unharmed by the meticulously planned heist.