Kim Kardashian is expected to take the stand in a Paris courtroom this Tuesday, nearly nine years after enduring one of the most traumatic experiences of her life.
The 44-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur will testify against a group of men accused of orchestrating a violent armed robbery during her 2016 visit to Paris Fashion Week.
According to The Independent, the robbery is considered the largest theft targeting a single individual in modern French history. Kardashian was staying alone in a luxury apartment when she was ambushed by armed men, tied up at gunpoint, and locked in a bathroom.
At the time, her bodyguard had momentarily left to accompany her sister, Kourtney Kardashian, leaving Kim unprotected.
Kardashian, then 35 years old, was at the peak of her fame—globally recognized for her reality show empire and her high-profile marriage to rapper Kanye West. The group of ten suspects, including five older men, now face charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, and criminal conspiracy.
Of the accused, eight have pleaded not guilty, denying any involvement in the crime. Prosecutors allege the robbery was meticulously planned, with Kardashian targeted specifically for her wealth and well-documented possession of high-value jewelry.
The gang is believed to have stolen nearly $10 million worth of valuables, including Kardashian’s iconic $4 million diamond engagement ring from West.
The robbery, which shocked both France and the global celebrity world, triggered a profound change in Kardashian’s public life. In the aftermath, she withdrew from social media, increased her security detail, and spoke publicly about how the experience transformed her views on fame, privacy, and personal safety.
This week’s trial marks a pivotal moment for both Kardashian and the French criminal justice system, which has spent years pursuing justice in one of its most high-profile cases. Kardashian’s testimony is expected to provide chilling, first-hand details of the night that deeply impacted her personal and professional life.
Legal analysts suggest that her account could be instrumental in the prosecution’s efforts to prove the calculated and violent nature of the heist.
As global media turn their attention to the courtroom, the proceedings stand as a powerful reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by public figures—and the long, often painful road to justice after trauma.
