“Grandfather thieves” go to Paris during 2016, the theft of Kim Kardashian

Ten people associated with a group called it “Grandfather” thieves They went to a trial in Paris on Monday for accusations that they drew and performed a rude robbery against Kim Kardashian there for nearly a decade.

The defendants stood before a criminal court in Paris, accusing of being involved in a violent attack on Mrs. Kardashian, the reality TV star and businessman. Prosecutors attributed the crime to a group of street criminals, some now in the 1970s.

Mrs. Kardashian, now 44, It was a complement, link and theft at the threat of weapons From jewelry in a Luxurious residence She was rented during the Paris Fashion Week in October 2016. At that time, jewelry was estimated at at least 8 million euros, or more than 9 million dollars.

The process of robbery overnight It is still a shock from a series of terrorist attacks.

Five men dressed as a police officer and wearing a carvas, and they stolen. The thieves stormed their residence and forced the night guard to direct two of them to the apartment of Mrs. Kardashian and translation.

They tied them and took precious things and jewelry, including an engagement ring of $ 4 million from her husband at the time, Rap singer known previously as Kanye WestBefore leaving on foot and on a bike. Most jewelry has not been recovered, although a diamond -restricted cross was dropped on the street while escaping.

Investigators found DNA on the tape and the zip code bonds that were used to tie the hands of Mrs. Kardashian, the police, and the police The detained suspects three months after eavesdropping on eavesdropping and observation.

Among the defendants are nine men and women. Some were accused of armed theft in an organized gang, kidnapping and other charges. Others are accused of lower collusion or charges. The court said that someone was accused in the case had died, and the other is very sick so that it cannot be tried.

Only two of the defendants approved the participation. One of them is Aomar Aït Khedache, 69, who was found in the crime scene, but he rejects accusations that he was a leader. The other is Yunice Abbas, 72, who said he was observer and was given some jewelry and phones while he was leaving but he did not see Mrs. Kardashian.

Mr. Kedache and Mr. Abbas face the punishment for life as repeated criminals. Their lawyers said they rarely use social media and did not realize how popular Mrs. Kardashian was.

This changed quickly. Mr. Abbas gave many Interviews Since the theft and wrote a book, “Kim Kardashian has been kidnapped”, published in 2021. In this, he says he knows “a little or nothing” before theft.

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The trial, which will be determined by three judges and jury from six people, has been determined until the end of May. Michael Rhodes, her lawyer, said in a statement that Mrs. Kardashian is expected to witness personally.

More than 400 journalists registered to follow the trial, more than 10 times the amount allowed in the courtroom in central Paris on any specific day.

“There is great concern that this trial can turn into a presentation trial,” said Chloe Arno, the lawyer, to Mr. Khadr, who was exposed to the cameras in court with cane. She added: “The exceptional nature of the case stems more than the prosecutor’s reputation more than the facts themselves.”

Mrs. Arno said that Mr. Khadach, who was in a state of condemnation in 2010 when the police arrested him, is now suffering from hearing impairment and has difficulty speaking as a result. The patterns who copy the procedures for him.

In 2017, Mr. Khedache saw Mrs. Kardashian talking about theft on TV and realized “the psychological damage that caused it”, according to a letter later written to her regret for his actions. The message never reached the star, but it was added to the judge’s file, according to Mrs. Arno.

In 2020 interview With David Letterman, Mrs. Kardashian collapsed in crying, which was the attack.

When she saw one of the thieves referring to a pistol on her, she said her first thought to her sister, Courtney, who attended a fashion show with her just hours ago and was in the Paris club when the thieves broke out.

“I was thinking, you’ll return to the house and I will die in the room,” said Mrs. Kardashian, who was her personal guard with her sister at the time. “I thought this was my destiny.”

Abderrahmane ouatiki, the night guard, was diagnosed with post -theft after theft and the thieves did not see just a “grandfather”, according to Mundend Odega, his lawyer.

“He saw them as designer men,” said Mr. Odega.