Naomi Lekadou
Nine years after the spectacular attack she suffered in Paris, Kim Kardashian is back in the legal spotlight. The highly anticipated trial began this week in a Paris courtroom, reviving memories of an event that shocked the reality TV star and shocked the world.
Back to the facts
On the night of October 2-3, 2016, Kim Kardashian, while at a luxury Paris mansion for Fashion Week, was tied up, locked in the bathroom, and robbed of jewelry worth an estimated €9 million. Among them was a €4 million ring given to her by Kanye West.
The case caused a shockwave in the media, both because of the modus operandi and the celebrity of the victim.
A trial under high surveillance
The trial, which opened in 2025, involves several suspects who have been arrested since the events. The alleged mastermind of the robbery, several alleged accomplices, and members of the group's logistics team face charges ranging from armed robbery by an organized gang to kidnapping.
Kim Kardashian, although residing in the United States, has agreed to testify remotely, according to initial statements from her representatives. She said she was "ready to relive this traumatic moment" in the hope that justice will be served.
An emblematic case of the digital age
The trial also raises questions about celebrity safety in the age of social media. At the time, criminals reportedly tracked Kim Kardashian's movements through her Instagram and Snapchat posts, sparking debate about the overexposure of public figures.
The long-awaited verdict
The trial is expected to last several weeks. It is attracting intense media attention, both in France and internationally. If convicted, the defendants face sentences of up to 30 years in prison.
Whatever happens, this trial marks a significant milestone in Kim Kardashian's career, as she has since become a prominent figure in the criminal justice system, and serves as a reminder of the very real dangers of celebrity in the digital age.
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