It was back when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were still together, and Kanye actually seemed like a stable person. Okay, except for that over-the-top wedding. But then her pink-hued world suddenly turned pitch-black, because Kim Kardashian was brutally robbed in her hotel room in Paris. Not a case of: celebrity out, burglars break in. No—Kim was in bed when five armed men tied her up, held a gun to her head, and robbed her of millions of euros worth of jewelry.

Why is the trial only happening now?

The Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris took place in October 2016 (yes, that’s really almost ten years ago). The French justice system isn’t exactly known for its speed: think more croissant here, café crème there, and then finally reviewing the case files. But seriously—with twelve suspects, hundreds of witness statements, and an international celebrity as the victim, the public prosecutor clearly didn’t want to make any mistakes. That’s why it’s taken until 2025 for the case to finally go to court.

Will Kim Kardashian testify?

Big question: Will we see Kim Kardashian in the courtroom? Probably not in person. She has previously shared how emotionally traumatizing the robbery was. She genuinely thought she was going to die. During her testimony she said, “I literally felt like I was saying goodbye.” So no exaggeration there. It’s expected that she will give her statement in writing or via video link.

What was stolen again?

Okay, flashback to the loot. The robbers made off with jewelry worth around 10 million euros. The biggest item? A 20-carat diamond ring that Kim had just received from Kanye. That ring alone was worth about 4 million euros. And although the robbers managed to sell off a few items (on the black market, of course), most of it has never been recovered.

Who was behind the robbery?

One bizarre detail: the robbery was carried out by a group of retired criminals. The press dubbed them The Grandpa Gang, because they were all over sixty. Seriously. One of them was even nicknamed Omar the Old. And in case you’re picturing something like Ocean’s Eleven with walkers—these men were anything but slow. They planned everything meticulously, disguised themselves as police officers, and had a detailed escape plan.

What sentence is expected?

Prosecutors in France are demanding severe sentences: some face up to 20 years in prison, especially the man who restrained Kim during the robbery. The rest slightly less, depending on their role. In France, they consider not only the physical violence but also the psychological impact. And Kim has since suffered from anxiety disorders, no longer trusts hotels, and never travels without security.

How did this change Kim’s life?

The Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life. No more flashy jewelry on Instagram. No more sharing her live locations. Since then, she’s been much more cautious (well, relatively speaking). She also started focusing more on social justice and even studied law. Like a Kim 2.0: less bling, more brains.

5 Facts About the Robbery You (Probably) Didn’t Know

Kim begged the robbers: “Let me live, I have children.”
She was alone because her bodyguard was out with Kourtney.
The robbers took her phone—with all her unpublished content.
Kim was tied up with duct tape and placed in the bathtub.
One of the perpetrators wrote an open letter to Kim expressing remorse.
Read more about the jewelry heist and what’s happened to Kim since (BBC)

It was back when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were still together, and Kanye actually seemed like a stable person. Okay, except for that over-the-top wedding. But then her pink-hued world suddenly turned pitch-black, because Kim Kardashian was brutally robbed in her hotel room in Paris. Not a case of: celebrity out, burglars break in. No—Kim was in bed when five armed men tied her up, held a gun to her head, and robbed her of millions of euros worth of jewelry.

Why is the trial only happening now?

The Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris took place in October 2016 (yes, that’s really almost ten years ago). The French justice system isn’t exactly known for its speed: think more croissant here, café crème there, and then finally reviewing the case files. But seriously—with twelve suspects, hundreds of witness statements, and an international celebrity as the victim, the public prosecutor clearly didn’t want to make any mistakes. That’s why it’s taken until 2025 for the case to finally go to court.

Will Kim Kardashian testify?

Big question: Will we see Kim Kardashian in the courtroom? Probably not in person. She has previously shared how emotionally traumatizing the robbery was. She genuinely thought she was going to die. During her testimony she said, “I literally felt like I was saying goodbye.” So no exaggeration there. It’s expected that she will give her statement in writing or via video link.

What was stolen again?

Okay, flashback to the loot. The robbers made off with jewelry worth around 10 million euros. The biggest item? A 20-carat diamond ring that Kim had just received from Kanye. That ring alone was worth about 4 million euros. And although the robbers managed to sell off a few items (on the black market, of course), most of it has never been recovered.

Who was behind the robbery?

One bizarre detail: the robbery was carried out by a group of retired criminals. The press dubbed them The Grandpa Gang, because they were all over sixty. Seriously. One of them was even nicknamed Omar the Old. And in case you’re picturing something like Ocean’s Eleven with walkers—these men were anything but slow. They planned everything meticulously, disguised themselves as police officers, and had a detailed escape plan.

What sentence is expected?

Prosecutors in France are demanding severe sentences: some face up to 20 years in prison, especially the man who restrained Kim during the robbery. The rest slightly less, depending on their role. In France, they consider not only the physical violence but also the psychological impact. And Kim has since suffered from anxiety disorders, no longer trusts hotels, and never travels without security.

How did this change Kim’s life?

The Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life. No more flashy jewelry on Instagram. No more sharing her live locations. Since then, she’s been much more cautious (well, relatively speaking). She also started focusing more on social justice and even studied law. Like a Kim 2.0: less bling, more brains.

5 Facts About the Robbery You (Probably) Didn’t Know

Kim begged the robbers: “Let me live, I have children.”
She was alone because her bodyguard was out with Kourtney.
The robbers took her phone—with all her unpublished content.
Kim was tied up with duct tape and placed in the bathtub.
One of the perpetrators wrote an open letter to Kim expressing remorse.
Read more about the jewelry heist and what’s happened to Kim since (BBC)