Kim Kardashian's Robbery Suspect to Take Responsibility in French Trial

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Kim Kardashian was terrorized during the 2016 armed robbery, where millions of dollars worth of jewelry was stolen. One of the suspects, Yunice Abbas, has acknowledged his role in the heist and plans to apologize in court. Abbas acted as a lookout, ensuring the escape route was clear, and was arrested in 2017. He spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision.

Key Takeaways:

  • Yunice Abbas, one of the suspects in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian, plans to take responsibility for his role in the heist and apologize in court.
  • Abbas acted as a lookout, ensuring the escape route was clear, and was unarmed during the robbery.
  • He was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision.
  • Abbas has co-authored a French-language book titled "I Sequestered Kim Kardashian" and has acknowledged that he shared responsibility for the crime.
  • Kim Kardashian described being terrified during the robbery, saying she thought she was going to be raped and killed.
  • The residency's concierge, who was held at gunpoint and forced to lead the robbers to Kardashian's apartment, suffered psychological impact.
  • Investigators found Abbas's DNA on plastic ties used to tie the hands of the concierge.
  • Abbas said he didn't know Kardashian's identity at the time of the robbery and only realized who she was after hearing about it on TV.
  • He will not denounce his accomplices, stating that he is only taking responsibility for his own actions.

Statistics:

  • The estimated value of stolen items in the 2016 robbery was US$6-million.
  • The only item recovered from the robbery was a diamond-encrusted cross found on the street the morning after the heist.
  • Kim Kardashian described being held at gunpoint and being tied up with plastic cables and tape during the robbery.

Sources:

  • "Kim Kardashian's Robbery Suspect to Take Responsibility in French Trial" (Associated Press)
  • "I Sequestered Kim Kardashian" (book co-authored by Yunice Abbas and Thierry Niemen)