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On May 13, 2025, Kim Kardashian delivered emotional testimony in a Paris courtroom, recounting the traumatic 2016 armed robbery that profoundly impacted her life. During Paris Fashion Week, Kardashian was bound and held at gunpoint in her hotel room by masked assailants who stole over $6 million in jewelry. With the support of her mother, Kris Jenner and her security team, Kim Kardashian made her entrance to give evidence in the robbery trial.
In her testimony, Kardashian described the harrowing experience, stating she feared for her life and thought she would be raped or killed. She recalled being zip-tied, gagged, and thrown onto the bed while pleading with the intruders, saying, “I have babies. I have to make it home.” She claims that although the robbers appeared focused on stealing her jewelry, she feared for her life. She details she was afraid of being raped, considering she only had a robe on during the ordeal.
“It was around three in the morning. I heard stomping up the stairs when I was in bed. I kept calling out for my sister and one of my best friends, but no one answered,” Kardashian recalled. “ I thought about my sister (Kourtney Kardashian) , thought she would walk in and see me shot dead and have the memory in her forever. I absolutely thought I was going to die.”
The trial Involves ten suspects, including Aomar Ait Khedache, the alleged mastermind, who expressed remorse in a letter to Kardashian. Despite acknowledging the apology, Kardashian emphasized that the trauma remains.
Kardashian’s testimony marked a significant moment in the trial, shedding light on the psychological toll the incident took on her. She expressed that sharing her story in court was a form of closure, stating, “This is me putting this, hopefully, to rest.”