In a scene straight from a high-stakes legal drama, Kim Kardashian took the stand this week in a Paris courtroom, recounting the terrifying night she was robbed at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week in 2016. Facing ten defendants known as the “grandpa robbers” by French media, Kardashian provided chilling details of the violent robbery that changed her life forever.
The case, unfolding in one of France’s most high-profile trials in recent decades, is considered among the most significant individual heists in the country’s recent history. With €10 million worth of jewelry stolen, including her famed engagement ring, the robbery not only made international headlines but also left an indelible mark on Kardashian’s psyche and public life.
On the early morning of October 3, 2016, Kim Kardashian was staying at the ultra-private Hôtel de Pourtalès in Paris. She had come to the French capital for Fashion Week, a regular stop in her glamorous calendar. But that night, glamour turned to horror.
Armed men, disguised as police officers, broke into her private residence, subdued the concierge, and made their way to Kardashian’s suite. What followed was a chilling ordeal that Kardashian described in graphic, emotional testimony.
“I was certain he was going to rape me,” Kardashian told the court, referring to one of the masked robbers who dragged her across the bed. She had fallen asleep naked, and her robe opened during the assault, leaving her feeling extremely violated.
“I absolutely did think I was going to die,” she added. “I said a prayer for my family, and for my sister who I thought might find me. I just prayed they would be okay after seeing what they’d find.”
Kim Kardashian Opens Up About the Long-Term Trauma
Kardashian’s testimony laid bare the psychological impact the robbery has had on her life. She described the incident as a “violent act” that forced her to reevaluate her lifestyle completely.
Since the robbery, she no longer keeps valuable jewelry at home and has significantly increased her personal security. She admitted to feeling paranoid about sharing her location in real-time on social media — something she now avoids.
“Being touched and picked up when you’re naked is very violating,” she explained, highlighting how the trauma has stayed with her, even nearly a decade later.
Social media, once a carefree platform for Kardashian, has become a space she now approaches with extreme caution. “Posting on social media is part of American culture,” she told the court. “It’s like mini reality shows.” But that culture, she acknowledged, comes with serious risks.
In a dramatic twist, three of the ten accused addressed Kim Kardashian directly. Two offered spoken apologies, while a third submitted a handwritten note, which was read aloud in court — a surprise to Kardashian, who had not been informed of the message beforehand.
In an emotional moment, Kardashian tearfully chose to forgive one of the robbers, a gesture that stunned both the courtroom and media. Despite the painful memories resurfacing during her five-hour testimony, her ability to express forgiveness was seen as a symbol of inner strength.
Still, the pressure of the day was palpable. At one point, Kardashian let out a noticeable yawn, a brief but telling signal of exhaustion from the intense questioning.
Known for her iconic fashion choices, Kim Kardashian made headlines not just for her testimony but also for her courtroom attire. Dressed in an all-black ensemble, she struck a balance between elegance and solemnity.
She wore a sharply tailored black blazer with padded shoulders and a peplum waist, paired with a long black maxi skirt featuring a subtle back slit. Her accessories included a bold diamond statement necklace and sparkly climber earrings — a striking return to wearing fine jewelry after years of shunning it due to the robbery.
Black slingback heels and oversized Alaïa sunglasses completed the sophisticated look. Her outfit seemed to communicate both power and control, a fitting aesthetic for a woman reclaiming her narrative in a courtroom where her most vulnerable moment was being relived.
Her mother, Kris Jenner, was also present in court, wearing a classic checked blazer and black pants, standing firmly in support of her daughter.
The trial is expected to conclude by the end of this week. As Kim Kardashian continues to confront the trauma of that fateful night in Paris, the world watches not only to see justice served but to witness the resilience of a woman who turned tragedy into strength.
For Kardashian, the courtroom isn’t just a place for legal proceedings — it’s a stage for reclaiming her story, underlining her transformation from reality TV star to a woman of profound emotional fortitude.
Source-IOL
