PARIS — A 71-year-old man named Yunice Abbas, one of the suspects in the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian, says he will admit his guilt in court. He plans to apologize for his part in the crime. Kim Kardashian, 44, will testify in person at the trial, which starts on Monday and will last until May 23.
In this robbery, Kim was held at gunpoint by thieves who stole around $6 million worth of jewelry while she was in her apartment during Paris Fashion Week. She later said she was scared and thought she might be harmed.
Abbas has publicly said he was a lookout during the robbery. He claims he did not threaten Kim or carry a weapon, but acknowledges he played a role in the crime. He was arrested in early 2017 and spent 21 months in jail before being released under supervision. He also wrote a book called “I Sequestered Kim Kardashian,” where he shares his story.
In her account to police, Kim described how the robbers came into her bedroom, pointed a gun at her, and demanded her expensive ring. They tied her up while searching for valuables. Later, she managed to free herself. The building’s concierge, also taken at gunpoint, endured psychological trauma. DNA evidence linked Abbas to the crime, as his DNA was found on the plastic ties used on the concierge.
Abbas said that after the robbery, his partners gave him a bag of jewelry to escape. While riding his bike, he fell and spilled the jewelry, which was later partially recovered by police. He didn’t know Kim’s identity at the time, just that she was a famous person. Interestingly, he learned who she was only the next day when he saw the news.
As the trial proceeds with a jury, Abbas says he will share his actions but won’t name his accomplices. He’s accepting responsibility for his part, saying, “I’m an outsider, but I did my part.” Most other suspects are denying their roles. Abbas’ earnings from his book are currently frozen until the trial ends. Kim’s lawyer says she wants the trial to be fair and respectful to everyone involved.
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