The Robbery That Shook the World: Kim Kardashian Finally Speaks Her Truth in Court
Kim Kardashian is testifying in court today as the Paris robbery trial officially gets underway.
Back in 2016, the world stood still when news broke that Kim K had been robbed at gunpoint inside her luxury Paris hotel suite. Now, nearly a decade later, she’s reliving those terrifying moments for the court… and the world.
Ten men stand accused of orchestrating that infamous heist, where more than $10 million in jewelry was stolen. The case has finally gone to trial in France, and Kim Kardashian didn’t hold back as she described the fear and trauma she experienced that night.
“I was certain that was the moment that he was going to rape me,” she told a Paris court on Tuesday. “I absolutely did think I was going to die.”
During her emotional testimony, Kim explained how she was bound with zip ties, thrown into a bathtub, and robbed while alone in her hotel room. She revealed she said a silent prayer for her family — believing those were her last moments alive.
“At that point I was sure that’s when they were going to shoot me,” Kim shared. “So I said a prayer for my family and my mom and my sister and best friend.”
She went on to say she feared for her sister Kourtney, who was supposed to return to the room soon. “I would be shot dead on the bed and she would see that and have that memory forever,” Kim added.
Inside the 2016 Paris Heist: The Night Kim’s Life Flashed Before Her Eyes
Let’s rewind for a second and break down what really went down that night in 2016 — because this wasn’t just a regular robbery. This was a full-blown Hollywood-level heist with serious planning behind it.
Kim was staying at the luxury Hôtel de Pourtalès during Paris Fashion Week when five masked men, dressed as police officers, burst in around 2:30 a.m.
They held the concierge at gunpoint, forced him to open Kim’s private suite, then tied her up and stole millions in jewelry — including her infamous $4 million diamond engagement ring from Kanye.
According to prosecutors, the men behind the heist are part of an older, seasoned gang dubbed the “Grandpa Robbers” by French media due to their ages — some in their 60s and 70s. One suspect even bragged in interviews about recognizing Kim’s jewelry stash from Instagram and plotting the attack based on her posts.
Over time, several arrests were made, including mastermind Yunice Abbas, who later wrote a book about the robbery and claimed it was “easy” to pull off because of how publicly Kim posted her movements and valuables.
But this trial isn’t about flexing or fame. It’s about accountability.
What This Trial Means for Kim, The Family — and Survivors Everywhere
Kim spoke openly in court, painting a chilling picture of how helpless she felt —stripped of her security, her voice, and her safety in a city she once loved. She said she hasn’t been back to Paris since the robbery happened.
The trial is ongoing, and it’s expected to run for several more weeks. With multiple defendants and some of them already admitting partial guilt, the court still has to determine who’s responsible for what — and how much time they’ll face.
