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“Justice Dressed Up: Kim K’s Paris Heist Set for Climactic Catwalk After 9 Years”

Added on April 28, 2025 inCelebrity News Cards

Let’s talk stars for a moment—yesterday, as I was sipping on my third coffee reflecting on my life choices, I checked the astrology chart, and lo and behold, it’s not just any day; it’s a day when Venus aligns with the moon in a way that says, “Let’s spill the tea on the past!” And guess who’s ready to put a celestial cap on an event she’d rather forget? Kim Kardashian.

In what can only be described as a finale episode we’ve been waiting for, (and I’m taking the liberty of putting this on the cosmic calendar), Kim Kardashian is marching into a Parisian courtroom to finally close the book on her infamous Paris robbery. After nearly a decade, ten people, yes, ten, are going on trial, and Kim, our reality TV queen turned legal witness, is ready to have her say. It’s almost as if the stars conspired to give us this moment of karmic resolution, with justice hopefully in the cards… or should I say, in the stars?

Now, remember when Plastics Cables and Taper were the hottest fashion accessory in Paris? Yeah, Kim was trending that look during her ordeal, tied up and placed in a bathtub, while thieves walked away with $10 million in jewels. And here she is, nine years later, still the topic of the tabloids, but this time, she’s hunting for closure, not diamonds.

With the new moon shining a light on new beginnings, here Kim comes, ready to recount every minute of that horrific night. It’s like a cosmic weigh-in for Kim, a chance to unload the emotional baggage she’s been carrying since her ex-BFF (we’re looking at you, Kanye) eerily predicted the incident back in 2016.

And if the astrology readings are to be believed, Saturn is in the sign of justice, so I’m rubbing my hands together because let’s face it, we all want to see Kimketeer get her karmic justice. Will these “Grandpa Robbers” find themselves under a Saturnine stricture or will their golden years help them dodge the gavel? Only the stars above Paris and the French judiciary know for certain, but by golly, we’re all here for the spectacle!

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The “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” alum experienced significant trauma in October 2016 after ten men, disguised as police officers, ganged up to steal her valuables. They made off with $10 million in jewelry, narrowly missing the entertainer’s famous engagement ring.

The conclusion of the robbery case is sure to take the weight off Kim Kardashian’s shoulders, who has repeatedly addressed the negative impacts of the incident. Despite the pain these men caused her, one of the thieves, Yunis Abbas, remains unremorseful about his actions.

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Kim Kardashian Set To Testify In Paris Robbery Trial

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According to new reports, Kim’s robbery case has finally made it to court after nine years, with ten people going on trial today. The reality TV star is scheduled to travel to Paris and share her story on May 13.

Her testimony is sure to follow her past recollections of the horrific event and the pain she endured. Kim previously revealed the men broke into her hotel suite disguised as police officers.

They allegedly pushed her onto the bed, tied her up with plastic cables, and taped her hands before blindfolding her at gunpoint. Once they had her at their mercy, the robbers placed her in the bathtub and stole $10 million in jewels.

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The incident terrified Kim for several reasons, as she feared for her life and dignity. She reportedly told cops she thought the men would rape her, but it fortunately did not wind up that way. One of the suspects, Yunice Abbas, even detailed the event in a memoir, per TMZ.

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The Paris Robber Recounts The Infamous Heist In His Book

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Abbas seemed to get off robbing Kim of her valuables, proudly recounting how it felt to steal from one of the most famous people in the world. In his book, the suspect noted he went home after the heist to relax, but his wife had already caught wind of the crime thanks to news reports.

She noted she immediately confronted him about the robbery, saying, “This has you written all over it.” Abbas also told a French news station that the “big job was to be the last.” The culprit and his nine collaborators are allegedly part of a group called “Grandpa Robbers.”

The criminal team’s name stemmed from their members being in their golden years, ranging from their 60s to 80s. Three months after robbing Kim, authorities tracked down and arrested the suspects.

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Five of them were accused of participating directly in the heist and were charged with armed robbery and kidnapping. The others got slammed for being accessories to the crime.

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Two Of The Perpetrators Have Confessed To The Crime

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Abbas and one of his accomplices, Aomar Ait Khedache, have confessed to the robbery, while the others will plead their case in a Paris courtroom this Monday.

It remains to be seen how the trial will play out as one of the suspects recently died, while another may not stand trial because he has advanced dementia.

The robbery trial is expected to last three weeks, with Kim as the star witness in the case. Her scheduled participation in the hearing comes a month after she revealed her ex-husband, Kanye’ Ye’ West, predicted the Paris incident.

The Blast covered the story, reporting that a March episode of “The Kardashians” captured Kim recounting the event to her sister Khloé.

The Skims founder recalled she had flaunted the two engagement rings she got from Ye on social media when her then-husband immediately cautioned her against parading her wealth.

“Kanye saw it, and he goes, ‘Don’t you ever wear both of your rings at the same time. Are you looking to get robbed?'” she told Khloé.

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The Skkn By Kim Founder Plans To Pass Down Her Engagement Ring To Her Daughter

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Kim recalled Ye’s warning during her conversation with Khloé about her plans for the 15-carat diamond ring. She revealed that the jewelry would remain a significant part of her life, noting that she would pass it down to her oldest child, North West.

“That one I’m going to give to Northie because she was with me when I got engaged. And she held it after, and I took a photo. She was just a few months old,” Kim explained.

Ye initially proposed with the stunning gem in October 2013 before upgrading his then-wife’s engagement ring to a lavish 20-carat emerald-cut diamond.

Flaunting both rings on social media during her 2016 appearance at Paris Fashion Week influenced the traumatic robbery. The Blast shared that Abbas did not regret his actions and even blamed Kim for tempting his team to rob her. In his words:

“Since she was throwing money away, I was there to collect it, and that was that. Guilty? No, I don’t care. They should be a little less showy towards people who can’t afford it.”

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Kim Kardashian’s Social Media Updates Led The Robbers To Her

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Abbas stressed that celebrities like Kim, who flaunted their wealth on social media, were begging to be robbed, saying, “For some people, it’s provocative.” He noted the reality TV star made the heist easy by sharing her location in real time.

The suspect noted he served as the hotel lobby look-out during the heist, but feared their plan would fall apart when the cops became involved. “Madame Kardashian’s secretary called for help. But she called 911 in the United States, which scared us, which made them lose a lot of time,” he explained, adding:

“And when we got out, there was a bunch of police outside who didn’t know anything about the robbery.”

According to French media, Abbas was no stranger to crimes and had a history of being in and out of jail for decades. Following his arrest, the culprit spent 22 months behind bars before being released from prison due to health reasons linked to his heart.

Will Kim Kardashian get the justice she wants, or will these men escape severe punishment due to their age?

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