Kim Kardashian gave a deeply emotional testimony on May 13 in a Paris court, recounting the traumatic night in 2016 when she was robbed at gunpoint. She told the court that she believed she was going to die during the ordeal, describing in vivid detail how masked men dressed as police officers broke into her hotel room at Hôtel de Pourtalès. With the concierge already restrained, the assailants tied her up and left her exposed and terrified. She feared sexual assault and ultimately death, stating that her thoughts were consumed with her children and the hope of seeing them again.
Kardashian Feared Sister’s Arrival, Escaped And Hid, Mistrusting Police After Attack
As the robbery unfolded, Kardashian said she prayed that her sister Kourtney would not walk in on the horrific scene. She feared the trauma such a sight would leave on her sibling, saying she envisioned her sister finding her dead. These thoughts intensified her sense of vulnerability and desperation. She later expressed her desire to survive, not just for herself, but for the sake of her children, whom she kept thinking of throughout the terrifying experience.
Kim Kardashian Recalls Life-Threatening Paris Robbery in Court, Expresses Forgiveness Amid Lingering TraumaAfter the robbers fled, Kardashian managed to free herself from the bathroom by removing the tape from her hands. She then sought help from her longtime friend Simone Harouche, who was staying a floor below. Together, they hid in the bushes and called Kris Jenner and the police. Kardashian said she initially struggled to trust the authorities who arrived, as the robbers had impersonated police officers. This sense of mistrust added another layer of emotional distress to an already traumatic event.
Kardashian Confronts False Claims and Forgives Attacker Amid Lingering Trauma and Pain
Kardashian addressed earlier assumptions about how the robbers targeted her. She had once believed her Snapchat Story tipped them off, but upon review, she found that the post was from the night before the robbery. She also spoke out against accusations that the incident had been staged for her reality show. The false claims hurt her deeply, especially since she had not been filming at the time. Her court appearance marked the first time she publicly addressed these rumors in a legal setting.
Despite the trauma, Kardashian showed compassion during the proceedings. She responded to a statement from one of the accused, Aomar Ait Khedache, who asked for forgiveness through a written note. While she acknowledged his apology and expressed forgiveness, she emphasized that the emotional scars and trauma remain. She stated that her life has been permanently altered by the robbery, reinforcing the profound psychological toll the incident took on her. The trial continues, with a verdict expected on May 23.