Kardashian testified last week about her traumatic experience during the robbery that occurred on the night of October 3-4, 2016. At that time, a gang of five men entered her hotel, holding her at gunpoint and stealing more than $10 million in jewels, including a precious engagement ring. The defendants, a group consisting of nine men and one woman, are facing severe penalties, with the prosecution asking for ten years for four of them.
The court has heard emotional testimonies, with Kardashian vividly recalling moments where she feared for her life, expressing how the ordeal has left her feeling violated. “I don’t wish that kind of terror on anyone,” she said. “Someone took away my memories.” The defendants, some identified as elderly and in poor health, have been described by local media as the “grandpa robbers.”
Despite their age-related defenses, prosecutors emphasized that the seriousness of the crime cannot be ignored. DNA evidence has tied two of the suspects, Aomar Ait Khedache and Yunice Abbas, directly to the crime scene. Khedache has denied being the ringleader, while Abbas expressed regret for his actions, making appeals to the jury based on their health issues.
Accompanying Kardashian as a plaintiff is Abderrahmane Ouatiki, the hotel receptionist who was also a victim of the crime. Both he and Kardashian are seeking closure, underscoring the psychological toll the robbery has taken on their lives. As the court awaits a verdict, the outcome is not only a matter of justice for them but a broader message about crime’s impact on victims.
The court has heard emotional testimonies, with Kardashian vividly recalling moments where she feared for her life, expressing how the ordeal has left her feeling violated. “I don’t wish that kind of terror on anyone,” she said. “Someone took away my memories.” The defendants, some identified as elderly and in poor health, have been described by local media as the “grandpa robbers.”
Despite their age-related defenses, prosecutors emphasized that the seriousness of the crime cannot be ignored. DNA evidence has tied two of the suspects, Aomar Ait Khedache and Yunice Abbas, directly to the crime scene. Khedache has denied being the ringleader, while Abbas expressed regret for his actions, making appeals to the jury based on their health issues.
Accompanying Kardashian as a plaintiff is Abderrahmane Ouatiki, the hotel receptionist who was also a victim of the crime. Both he and Kardashian are seeking closure, underscoring the psychological toll the robbery has taken on their lives. As the court awaits a verdict, the outcome is not only a matter of justice for them but a broader message about crime’s impact on victims.
