Kim Kardashian to testify in trial over 2016 robbery that targeted her in Paris

LOS ANGELES: Reality TV star Kim Kardashian will testify in person at an upcoming trial over a 2016 robbery in Paris in which “armed robbers allegedly tied her up and locked her in a bathroom while they stole millions of dollars’ worth of jewellery.” The update was shared by her lawyer, The Hollywood Reporter reported.

Ten suspects accused of armed robbery, kidnapping or other criminal charges are going on trial in Paris from April 28 through May 23. The October 2016 robbery took place in a Paris apartment where Kardashian was staying for Paris Fashion Week.

Kardashian has previously spoken about the traumatic experience, including during an episode of her reality TV show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ in 2017. She recounted how she was awoken in the middle of the night by the sound of footsteps and was subsequently tied up and held at gunpoint. “Through the door, I saw two people arrive, plus the night man who was tied up,” she recalled, as quoted by People magazine.

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“They dragged me out onto the hallway on top of the stairs,” Kardashian recounted, adding, “That’s when I saw the gun clear, like clear as day. I was kind of looking at the gun, looking down back at the stairs.”Reflecting on her moment of fear, she added, “I had a split second to decide–do I try to run? But if I do, they might shoot me in the back. It makes me so upset to think about it.”

The robbery was widely reported at the time, with many speculating about how the thieves had managed to gain access to Kardashian’s apartment. (ANI)