The trial of ten suspects accused of robbing reality star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in 2016 has commenced in Paris. The courtroom has begun to unveil the troubled histories of the accused, with Kardashian's anticipated testimony set for mid-May.**
Trial Starts for Alleged Kim Kardashian Robbery Gang in Paris**

Trial Starts for Alleged Kim Kardashian Robbery Gang in Paris**
Ten individuals face charges related to the notorious 2016 heist involving millionaire Kim Kardashian, as the court reveals shocking insights into the defendants’ backgrounds.**
The highly publicized trial related to the audacious robbery of reality star Kim Kardashian in Paris has commenced, bringing to light the troubled pasts of the accused. In 2016, Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury suite during Paris Fashion Week, with several million dollars’ worth of jewelry stolen, including an engagement ring valued at $4 million.
In the grand setting of a Paris courtroom, adorned with 19th-century tapestries, the trial kicked off with the first defendant, 71-year-old Yunice Abbas. The court conducted a detailed "enquête de personnalité," providing insights into his troubled youth spent partly in Algeria and marked by criminal activities ranging from petty theft to bank robberies. Abbas has admitted involvement in the heist and even authored a memoir titled *I Held Up Kim Kardashian*, a point of contention raised by the court president, who suggested Abbas's text exhibited a troubling pride in his actions.
During testimony, Abbas expressed a sense of newfound regret, stating he only realized the extent of Kardashian's trauma after watching persistent media coverage of the incident while incarcerated. "I just grabbed the lady's handbag but I have discovered there's trauma behind it," he reflected.
The trial also examined the testimony of Gary Madar, formerly employed by a transportation company servicing the Kardashians. Accusations allege that Madar provided the gang with insider details about Kardashian's whereabouts on the night of the robbery. Madar's lawyer firmly denies these claims, insisting there's insufficient evidence to justify his client’s indictment.
Marc Boyer, another defendant aged 78, has been accused of supplying the weapon used during the crime and lamented the criminal influence on his son's upbringing.
As the trial unfolds, anticipation builds for Kardashian's expected testimony on May 13, drawing attention from nearly 400 journalists eager to cover the event. Due to health issues, not all defendants will be present; one has sadly passed away, while another, aged 81, faces advanced dementia.
The delay in legal proceedings reflects a busy court system hindered by prominent terrorism cases, creating backlogs. Patricia Tourancheau, a crime reporter, noted the long wait has also been influenced by the defendants' health, leading to their release and a perceived decrease in urgency for trial proceedings. As the trial progresses, more revelations of the robbery and its aftermath are expected to emerge, keeping the public and media on high alert.