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NextImg:Kim Kardashian Testifies In Jewelry Heist Trial: 'I Absolutely Did Think I Was Going To Die'
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Kim Kardashian told a Paris court she “absolutely did think I was going to die” when she was robbed at gunpoint in 2016.

The testimony, given by Kardashian on Tuesday afternoon, details the early morning hours of Oct. 3, 2016, during which the reality star and business mogul was held at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week and robbed.

Kardashian testified she was getting ready for bed in her hotel room when she heard a commotion. Several masked men then burst into her room, she said. Kardashian’s hands were zip-tied, her mouth was taped and a gun was pointed at her temple, she testified.

“I was certain that was the moment that he was going to rape me,” she told the Paris court. “I absolutely did think I was going to die.”

Ten men are on trial for their alleged roles in the heist, the majority of whom are in their 60s and 70s. One other suspect died before the trial, and another was excused for illness.

The assailants ― who Kardashian said arrived at her hotel disguised as police officers ― made out with about $6 million in jewelry, including Kardashian’s engagement ring, according to The Associated Press. Kardashian said they also stole about $1,000 from her wallet.

Prosecutors said Kardashian was tracked through her Instagram by the gang of veteran criminals, who have been called the “grandpa robbers” by the French press.

Hairstylist Simone Harouche also testified on Tuesday that she heard Kardashian yelling from their shared two-floor hotel suite.

“‘I have babies and I need to live.’ That is what she kept on saying, ‘Take everything. I need to live,’” Harouche testified.

Kardashian said she thought one of the robbers told her to “shut up” when she asked if she was going to die.

After the group of men left, Kardashian managed to go downstairs to find Harouche. The two hid in bushes on the balcony until police arrived in fear that the robbers would come back, Kardashian said.

One of the defendants, 69-year-old Aomar Ait Khedache, wrote a letter that was read to the court asking Kardashian for forgiveness.

Kardashian offered forgiveness and a reminder that her trauma continues.

“I do appreciate the letter, I forgive you for what has taken place, but it doesn’t change the emotion and the feelings and the trauma, the way my life is forever changed,” Kardashian responded in her testimony.

The trial is expected to last until the end of the month.