They shuffle into court, frail, aging, some battling serious health issues, but these men known as the Grandpa gang stand accused of *** violent heist. 10 people are on trial, most are over 60, among them alleged mastermind Umar *** Qaddash. He's accused of being part of the gang that tied up Kim Kardashian, locking her in *** bathroom and making off with millions in cash and jewelry, including her diamond engagement ring, which was never recovered. Now partially deaf, the proceedings are being transcribed for him to follow along. My client already apologized to her. Well, he tried to do so by sending her *** letter, and I think he is really remorseful about what he's done and the fact of having seen her on TV describing fear, describing the stress. She felt I didn't know who he was and I'm like, what is happening? Are we going to die? Just tell them I have children. Like I have babies, I have *** husband, I have *** family like I have to get home. Kadash, *** school dropout who's spent much of his adult life in and out of prison, is pleading guilty to armed robbery and kidnapping, according to his attorney. Abbas, *** repeat offender with *** long list of crimes to his name, wrote *** book on the heist. He admits taking part in the robbery but denies involvement in the kidnapping. It will happen naturally. I will apologize, but will it make *** difference? I've done it several times. I did it during the hearing in TV interviews. I've always done it. Abbas has blamed the TV reality star for flaunting her jewelry online and says he tracked her movements in the days leading up to the robbery. The prosecutor says this was no spur of the moment crime. It was *** carefully planned job by seasoned offenders. Their case is built on DNA evidence, security footage, and wiretapped calls tying key suspects to the crime. The trial is also reopening trauma for others. The night receptionist described as the forgotten victim was caught in the chaos nearly 9 years ago. When Kardashian takes the stand in Paris Tuesday, security will tighten. *** packed courtroom and increased police presence are expected, underscoring the trial's enduring global spotlight, Saskia Van Dorn, CNN, Paris.
Paris court finds ringleader and 7 others guilty in 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian
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A Paris court on Friday found the ringleader and seven other people guilty in the robbery of Kim Kardashian in 2016.The court acquitted two of the 10 defendants. The sentences being read out by the court president ranged from prison terms to fines.Aomar Aït Khedache, 69, the ringleader, got the stiffest sentence, eight years imprisonment but five of those are suspended. Three others who were accused on the most serious charges got seven years, five of them suspended.With time already served in pretrial detention, none of those found guilty will go to prison.Khedache arrived at court walking with a stick, his face hidden from cameras. His DNA, found on the bands used to bind Kardashian, was a key breakthrough that helped crack open the case.Wiretaps captured him giving orders, recruiting accomplices and arranging to sell the diamonds in Belgium. A diamond-encrusted cross, dropped during the escape, was the only piece of jewelry ever recovered.The crime took place on the night of Oct. 2, 2016 during Paris Fashion Week. The robbers, dressed as police, forced their way into the glamorous Hôtel de Pourtalès, bound Kardashian with zip ties and escaped with her jewelry 맥스카지노 a theft that would force celebrities to rethink how they live and protect themselves.The accused became known in France as 맥스카지노les papys braqueurs,맥스카지노 or the grandpa robbers. Some arrived in court in orthopedic shoes and one leaned on a cane. But prosecutors warned observers not to be fooled.The defendants faced charges including armed robbery, kidnapping and gang association.
PARIS — A Paris court on Friday found the ringleader and seven other people guilty in the robbery of Kim Kardashian in 2016.
The court acquitted two of the 10 defendants. The sentences being read out by the court president ranged from prison terms to fines.
Aomar Aït Khedache, 69, the ringleader, got the stiffest sentence, eight years imprisonment but five of those are suspended. Three others who were accused on the most serious charges got seven years, five of them suspended.
With time already served in pretrial detention, none of those found guilty will go to prison.
Khedache arrived at court walking with a stick, his face hidden from cameras. His DNA, found on the bands used to bind Kardashian, was a key breakthrough that helped crack open the case.
Wiretaps captured him giving orders, recruiting accomplices and arranging to sell the diamonds in Belgium. A diamond-encrusted cross, dropped during the escape, was the only piece of jewelry ever recovered.
The crime took place on the night of Oct. 2, 2016 during Paris Fashion Week. The robbers, dressed as police, forced their way into the glamorous Hôtel de Pourtalès, bound Kardashian with zip ties and escaped with her jewelry 맥스카지노 a theft that would force celebrities to rethink how they live and protect themselves.
The accused became known in France as 맥스카지노les papys braqueurs,맥스카지노 or the grandpa robbers. Some arrived in court in orthopedic shoes and one leaned on a cane. But prosecutors warned observers not to be fooled.
The defendants faced charges including armed robbery, kidnapping and gang association.
