The trial surrounding Kim Kardashian’s 2016 Paris robbery has taken an unexpected turn with the death of one of the suspects just days before proceedings began. The news broke on April 28th, as the trial commenced in a Paris courtroom. According to reports from The New York Times, the court confirmed the defendant’s passing. Adding to the unexpected developments, another suspect was deemed too ill to participate in the trial. E! News has reached out to Kim Kardashian’s representatives for comment, but has yet to receive a response.
Ten other suspects, collectively referred to in French media as “The Grandpa Gang” due to their age at the time of the robbery, are facing charges of robbery and kidnapping. These charges stem from the incident where Kardashian was bound and gagged in her hotel room while millions of dollars worth of jewelry were stolen, as detailed by NBC News. The trial is scheduled to continue until May 23rd, with Kardashian herself expected to testify on May 13th.
Kim Kardashian’s attorney, Michael Rhodes, expressed his client’s appreciation for the French judicial system and the respectful treatment she has received from French authorities. While she is reserving her testimony for the court, Kardashian previously shared her harrowing experience during a 2017 episode of *Keeping Up With the Kardashians*, vividly recalling her fear for her life.
In the years since the robbery, Kardashian has also openly discussed the lasting psychological impact of the traumatic event. She has spoken about her therapist’s assessment of her calm demeanor as a potential coping mechanism stemming from trauma, leading to a discussion about the balance between maintaining composure and potentially allowing herself to be vulnerable. It’s a poignant reflection on the lasting effects of such a terrifying experience.
The unexpected death and illness of the suspects undoubtedly adds another layer of complexity to the already high-profile case. As the trial progresses, the world will continue to watch as the events of that fateful night in Paris are recounted and analyzed in court.
