Kim Kardashian Opts For All Black Ensemble For Taking The Stand In Paris Robbery Case

Kim Kardashian made a sleek, all-black statement as she arrived at a Paris courthouse to testify in the case of her 2016 robbery at gunpoint.

Her court appearance comes as three of the ten men on trial have already taken the stand, including Yunice Abbas, who admitted to fumbling part of the stolen jewelry during the getaway.

Twelve suspects were originally linked to the robbery that left Kim Kardashian tied up in her hotel room and stripped of over $10 million in jewelry; only ten are now standing trial.

Kim made her courtroom entrance look like a runway moment as she arrived in Paris on Tuesday to testify against the men accused of robbing her at gunpoint nearly a decade ago.

Pulling up to the courthouse in a black van alongside mom Kris Jenner, the reality star greeted the paparazzi with a confident smile and wave before heading inside for her big day on the stand. 

Despite the serious nature of the case, Kim did not hold back on glamour. She wore a sharp vintage John Galliano blazer dress paired with Saint Laurent slingbacks and oversized Alaïa sunglasses. Her jewelry, however, stole the show.

The entrepreneur was decked out in an estimated $1.5 million worth of diamonds, including a statement necklace by Samer Halimeh New York, diamond earrings, including a $8,100 Briony Raymond ear cuff, and a massive ring.

Her hair was swept into a sleek twist, completing the polished, powerful look. At one point, Kim paused on the courthouse steps, turning back to flash a quick smile and wave to the press gathered below.

Kris kept things more understated in a plaid blazer and black trousers, letting her daughter take the spotlight. 

Before Kim's day in court, three of the ten suspects standing trial had already shared their side of the story. The Blast reported in April that one of the men, Yunice Abbas, recounted his role in the early morning robbery at the Hôtel de Pourtalès during Paris Fashion Week.

Abbas told the court that he and the group, dubbed the "Grandpa Robbers," overpowered a security guard around 3 a.m. on October 3, 2016, and stormed Kim's rented suite.

But Abbas admitted his getaway did not go as planned. He said he fell off his bicycle while fleeing and dropped the bag containing the stolen jewelry. He grabbed what he could and ran, but ended up leaving behind a $24,000 diamond necklace on the street.

After one of the suspects dropped a $24,000 diamond necklace during the group's getaway, a pedestrian found it the same morning and unknowingly wore it to work before learning it had been stolen.

Once they realized it was connected to the high-profile heist, the necklace was turned in to the authorities. The discovery and DNA evidence from the scene led police to arrest Abbas and several other suspects.

Meanwhile, another man tied to the case, 35-year-old Gary Madar, testified in court and denied playing any role in the crime. Kim had mentioned him by name, believing he may have shared her location with the robbers.

Though he denied involvement, investigators claimed he passed information about Kim's whereabouts to another defendant, Florus Héroui, who owns the café where Madar worked at the time.

Two of the defendants painted very different pictures of their roles in the high-profile heist. Madar denied knowing anything about the robbery; on the other hand, 78-year-old Marc Boyer admitted he played a part in the crime.

Accused of securing the gun used in the robbery, he expressed regret, blaming his choices on a life surrounded by criminals and petty theft. He also said he felt guilty for dragging his son, Marc-Alexandre, into that world.

However, authorities believe Marc-Alexandre played a more direct role in the robbery itself, while Boyer acted as a lookout alongside fellow suspect Abbas. The trial officially began last month with six jurors selected and three magistrates overseeing the case.

One of the men accused in the 2016 Paris robbery of Kim backtracked on his earlier lack of remorse while speaking in court. Abbas, who previously expressed little guilt about his role in the heist, changed course during the trial.

He reportedly told the court he regretted what he did, saying the crime's attention forced him to reflect on his actions. "Before I didn't. But this time, I do regret what I did… It opened my eyes," Abbas said, explaining that media coverage surrounding the incident made him question his decisions.

Abbas was also asked about his 2021 memoir, "I Held Up Kim Kardashian," which many interpreted as him bragging about the robbery. He denied ever feeling proud of the crime and asked the court for leniency. 

Kim Kardashian's unmistakable presence turned a moment for justice into one of style.