Process against gang due to armed robbery on Kim Kardashian in Paris

Process against gang due to armed robbery on Kim Kardashian in Paris

nine years after the spectacular attack on the billion-dollar reality-TV-star kim> kim Kardashian During the Paris fashion week, the trial against nine men and a woman began on Monday in the crowded courtroom of the French capital. They are suspected of being responsible for the dramatic robbery.

the background of the robbery

The case revolves around the theft of almost $ 10 million in cash and jewelry in October 2016, including a $ 4 million expensive loss ring, which was never found again. The accused, whose age of 30 to 70 years is sufficient, face charges for armed robbery, kidnapping and conspiracy. Eight of them deny every participation, while two minor offenses have admitted.

The negotiation and the accused

At the beginning of the process negotiations, several of the accused, including Aomar Ait Khedache and Yunice Abbas, were led into the courtroom. Ait Khedache, which is often referred to as masterminds of robbery, entered the hall with a walking stick and wore hearing aids. The families' families came shortly afterwards and took a seat next to the press.

Details of the raid

The robbery occurred shortly before 3 a.m. in the hotel "No Address", a discrete luxury accommodation in Paris, in which Kardashian stayed. Disguised as a police officer, the thieves forced the concierge to lead them to Kardashian's apartment, where they captivated them with arms. According to court documents, the group of Kardashian's movements through their social media had followed what helped them plan the attack.

Kardashian's statement and the next steps

Kardashian will testify on May 13, where she is facing the alleged robbers in a courtroom for the first time. An increased police presence is expected during their appearance before the court. The process has been delayed in recent years due to more important cases, such as the terrorist attacks in Paris 2015.

punishment and procedure

of the original 12 suspects has died and another defendant with Alzheimer's was declared unable to negotiate. In the event of a conviction, some of the remaining accused could get up to 30 years in prison. The process is scheduled until May 22nd, a judgment is expected for May 23rd.