Gang Faces Trial for Armed Robbery of Kim Kardashian’s Paris Jewels

Kim Kardashian is testifying at the trial of 10 individuals accused of robbing her at gunpoint in her Paris hotel suite during Fashion Week in 2016, where millions of dollars worth of jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring from then-husband Kanye West, were stolen. Her stylist, Simone Harouche, who was present during the attack, described hearing sounds of terror and panic, recounting the fear and trauma experienced by Kardashian and herself. The robbers, disguised as police officers, bound and gagged Kardashian before escaping with the jewels, in what has been called one of the largest individual robberies in France in 20 years. A hotel receptionist forced at gunpoint to assist the robbers testified that Kardashian was in a state of hysteria and repeatedly emphasized her status as a mother during the assault. The accused, ranging in age from 35 to 78 and nicknamed the 'grandpa robbers' by French media, mostly deny involvement, while Kardashian participates as the lead civil party in the prosecution. The trial is drawing significant attention with increased security around the Paris court where the proceedings are taking place.