• Trial of the 'grandpa robbers' starts in Paris for the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian.
• Ten suspects are charged with robbery and kidnapping, including some in their 70s.
• Kardashian is set to testify on May 13 regarding her traumatic experience.

On April 28, a high-profile trial commenced in Paris for a group known as the "grandpa robbers," linked to the infamous 2016 robbery of reality TV star Kim Kardashian. The suspects face serious charges related to a violent incident where Kardashian was tied up and held at gunpoint, leading to the theft of **approximately $10 million** in jewelry, including a **$4 million engagement ring** from rapper Kanye West, during Paris Fashion Week, nearly a decade ago, according to Reuters and New York Times.

a group of **10 defendants**, mainly men in their 60s and 70s with criminal pasts, stand trial on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. The suspects wore police gear and confronted Kardashian in her luxury apartment, where they demanded her jewelry after allegedly threatening both her and the night watchman. This violent heist is considered the most significant robbery involving a single individual in France in the past two decades, as reported by CBS News and South China Morning Post.

Kardashian is expected to testify at the trial on **May 13**, providing insights into the robbery that left her traumatized. In past interviews, she recounted the traumatic experience, stating she feared for her life during the ordeal. Her legal representatives indicated that she aims to respect the French legal system throughout the proceedings. Several defendants have admitted to their roles, while others continue to deny their involvement, according to New York Times and CBS News.

The robbery has drawn significant media attention not just for its audaciousness but also due to the age of the perpetrators, who have been labeled as the “grandpa robbers.” This term reflects the predominantly older demographics of the defendants, with many having lengthy criminal backgrounds. The trial is expected to examine how the burglars gathered intelligence about Kardashian's whereabouts, particularly emphasizing her social media presence, which may have facilitated the crime, noted Reuters and South China Morning Post.