The trial of the alleged “grandpa robbers,” accused of stealing millions in jewelry from Kim Kardashian during Paris Fashion Week in 2016, is nearing its conclusion, with a verdict anticipated as early as Friday. French prosecutors have requested up to 10 years in prison for the defendants, who include nine men and one woman, primarily in their 60s and 70s, reflecting an elderly demographic.
The incident, which involved the armed robbery of Kardashian’s apartment, led to the deployment of a significant police response, thanks to DNA evidence found at the crime scene. Kardashian, testifying in court, recounted her harrowing experience, which left her fearing for her life as the robbers bound her and held her at gunpoint while stealing $9 million worth of jewelry.
The trial was considerably delayed due to extensive French bureaucratic processes, stretching nearly a decade before it finally commenced. The defendants, many of whom displayed visible health issues, assert their innocence while two have acknowledged their involvement, though downplaying their roles. Notably, Yunice Abbas, one of the confessors, has authored a book titled “I Kidnapped Kim Kardashian,” expressing remorse during his court statements.
Prosecutors have identified Aomar Ait Khedache, also known as “Old Omar,” as the operation’s mastermind, though he claims to be merely a foot soldier. Verdicts are expected to be delivered by a panel of judges and jurors, who have been deliberating the case. Some defendants have expressed apologies towards Kardashian, but defense lawyers caution against romanticizing their ages, challenging the notion of them as benign figures.
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