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Jessie J reveals she will undergo surgery after ‘early breast cancer' diagnosis
In a video posted to Instagram, the singer promised she'd be back with more music post-surgery. ITV News Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda has more Jessie J has told fans she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and will have surgery after performing at Capital's Summertime Ball later this month. The Price Tag singer, 37, said in an Instagram video she has spent much of her recent time undergoing tests. 'I was diagnosed with early breast cancer,' she said. 'Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'.' Jessie J in 2024. / Credit: PA Jessie, whose full name is Jessica Cornish, said she announced her diagnosis publicly to help her process the news, and to show solidarity with others who are going through a similar experience. She said: 'I know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support and also their own stories. I'm an open book. 'It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much similar and worse—that's the bit that kills me.' Jessie has suffered with ill health throughout her life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition at eight years old, having a minor stroke aged 18, and briefly going deaf in 2020. The London-born singer welcomed her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, in 2023, having miscarried in November 2021. She is scheduled to perform at Capital's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on Sunday June 15. The NHS advises women to see their GP if they have any abnormal changes in the breasts or nipples, a lump or swelling in the breast, chest or armpit, or a pain in the breast or armpit that does not go away. Other symptoms include a change in the appearance of skin of the breast, such as dimpling or redness, a change in breast size or shape, nipple discharge, and a change in the shape or look of your nipple. Where to go for advice and support Coppa Feel is a UK charity that provides information, advice and creates awareness of breast cancer especially in young people. Breast Friends connects people affected by breast cancer with online support and community-based events. connects people affected by breast cancer with online support and community-based events. Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity that gives practical and medical support to people with cancer in the UK. is a charity that gives practical and medical support to people with cancer in the UK. Future Dreams offer a wide range of in-person and online services providing practical, emotional and psychological support for those diagnosed with breast cancer. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
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24-05-2025
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Kim Kardashian trial: Eight found guilty in 2016 robbery at gunpoint in Paris
Defence attorneys asked the court for leniency, citing the defendants' age and health. But prosecutors insist that criminal experience, not frailty, defined the gang, ITV News Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda explains Eight people have been found guilty over the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian, who was tied up at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room as thieves stole £4.7 million in jewellery. Nearly a decade after one of the most daring celebrity heists in modern French history, a Paris court delivered its verdict on Friday evening, clearing two of the 10 defendants. Aomar Aït Khedache, 69, a convicted veteran of Paris's criminal underworld and the alleged ringleader, was one of the eight who were found guilty. He received the toughest sentence: eight years in prison, with five suspended. Three others facing the most serious charges were each given seven years, also with five suspended. With time already served in pretrial detention, none of those found guilty will return to prison, and all walked free. The trial was heard by a panel of three judges and six jurors. Despite this, the chief judge said that Kardashian had been traumatised by the robbery in her hotel during Fashion Week in 2016. 'You caused harm,' the judge said. 'You caused fear.' Kardashian, who wasn't present for the verdict, said in a statement issued afterwards that she was 'deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case'. 'The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving a lasting impact on me and my family. While I'll never forget what happened, I believe in the power of growth and accountability and pray for healing for all. I remain committed to advocating for justice, and promoting a fair legal system.' Khedache's DNA, found on the zip-ties used to bind Kardashian, cracked open the case. Wiretaps captured him giving orders, recruiting accomplices, and arranging to sell the diamonds in Belgium. The loot was never found. He claims he was only a foot soldier. He blamed a mysterious 'X' or 'Ben' – someone prosecutors say never existed. Khedache asked for 'a thousand pardons,' communicated via a written note, according to French media. Other defendants also expressed remorse for the robbery. The accused became known in France as 'les papys braqueurs' – the grandpa robbers. Some arrived in court in orthopaedic shoes, and one leaned on a cane. Some read the proceedings from a screen, hard of hearing and nearly mute. But prosecutors warned observers not to be seduced by soft appearances. Kardashian's testimony earlier this month was the emotional high point. In a packed courtroom, she recounted how she was thrown onto a bed, zip-tied, and had a gun pressed to her on the night of Oct. 2, 2016. 'I absolutely did think I was going to die,' she said. 'I have babies. I have to make it home. They can take everything. I just have to make it home.' She was dragged into a marble bathroom and told to stay silent. When the robbers fled, she freed herself by scraping the tape on her wrists off against the sink, then she hid with her friend, shaking and barefoot. She said Paris had once been her sanctuary – a city she would wander at 3 a.m., window shopping, stopping for hot chocolate. That illusion was shattered. Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News. Direct to your inbox every Friday morning. The robbery echoed far beyond the City of Light. It forced a recalibration of celebrity behaviour in the digital age. For years, Kardashian had curated her life like a showroom: geo-tagged, diamond-lit, public by design. But this was the moment the showroom turned into a crime scene. In her words, 'People were watching… They knew where I was.' Afterwards, she stopped posting her location in real time. She stripped her social media feed of lavish gifts and vanished from Paris for years. Other stars followed suit. Privacy became a luxury. Defence attorneys asked the court for leniency, citing the defendants' age and health. But prosecutors insist that criminal experience, not frailty, defined the gang. Even for France's painstakingly thorough legal system, observers commented about how long it took for the case to be tried. Kardashian, who once said, 'this experience really changed everything,' hopes the verdict will offer a measure of closure. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
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29-04-2025
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'The Grandad Robbers': Who are the suspects in Kim Kardashian's robbery trial?
Nine men and one woman are on trial over an armed heist which saw Kim Kardashian tied up in her hotel bedroom and millions of pounds' worth of her jewels stolen, as ITV News Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda explains Words by ITV News producers Isaine Blatry and Sarah Toner Ten suspects will go on trial in Paris on Monday for the armed robbery of Kim Kardashian in 2016, in which $10 million worth of jewellery was stolen. They're also accused of the abduction and kidnapping of the reality star and the concierge of the residence where she was staying during Paris Fashion Week on the night of October 2. The court will hear how masked men forced their way into Ms Kardashian's accommodation and made off with more than $10 million worth of jewellery. Lawyers for Ms Kardashian say she will give her testimony in person in the coming weeks. 'Ms Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time,' they said. 'She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities. 'She wishes the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion, in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case.' What happened? On the night of the robbery, police say the criminals, posing as policemen, entered through two large, unmarked red doors on Rue Tronchet, where Ms Kardashian was staying. They held the concierge at gunpoint to gain access to the apartment before entering Ms Kardashian's bedroom, police said. French police officer enters the residence of Kim Kardashian in Paris following the robbery / Credit: AP In an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians in 2017, Ms Kardashian spoke publically for the first time about the incident, saying she thought she was going to be raped and killed. 'Then (one of the armed men) duct tapes my face, my mouth, to get me to not yell or anything and then he grabs my legs,' she said. 'I wasn't, I had no clothes on under (my robe), and he pulled me towards him at the front of the bed and I thought, 'Okay, this is the moment. They are going to rape me.' 'And I fully mentally prepped myself and then he didn't, and he duct-taped my legs together.' She added: 'Then they had the gun up to me and I just knew that was the moment they are just totally going to shoot me in the head. 'I just prayed Kourtney (her elder sister) was going to have a normal life after she sees my dead body on the bed.' Ms Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom and placed in the bathtub before the men made off with her jewels. Her attackers fled on bicycles, and she managed to free herself by removing the tape from her hands and mouth. She also removed the tape from her feet and rushed to her stylist's room. She called her sister Kourtney to tell her about the theft. Shortly afterwards, Ms Kardashian filed a complaint and told investigators that she wanted to leave France as soon as possible to be reunited with her children. Another key victim, the hotel's concierge Abderrahmane Outaiki, will also testify to what he endured. His lawyer, Mohand Ouidja, described the night vividly: 'He starts work at 9pm as usual, and is immediately confronted with false police authority. Men dressed as policemen handcuff him, threaten him, and shuffle him around the hotel like a piece of merchandise. Held at gunpoint, he's forced to cooperate. 'Although he kept his calm, criticised by some, the calm came at a high price. He has since been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.' Who are the suspects? Thanks to DNA evidence, CCTV footage, and phone records, police quickly identified the group behind the robbery. Those on trial are said to be men in their 60s and 70s with previous criminal records. The French press has dubbed them 'The Grandad Robbers', and they allegedly have long-standing careers as bank robbers. Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants' box. One of them has died, and another is seriously ill and can't be tried. According to the investigation, five of the ten defendants were present at the scene of the robbery. Two of the accused have partially confessed to the crime, as their DNA was found at the scene. The alleged ringleader, Aomar Aït Khedache, is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment. Nicknamed 'Old Omar', his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Ms Kardashian. He left the hotel on a bicycle, as did two other robbers, then met his son, who was waiting for him in a parked car at a nearby train station. Aït Khedache, now 70, is accused of masterminding the heist. His lawyer, Chloé Arnoux, expressed concern over the intense media spotlight. She told ITV News: 'I'm really afraid that this special attention, which is international, would lead to making this case a window for harsh or exemplary justice, not based on what's fair or useful to society, but on what public opinion demands, and sometimes that's really different.' Aït Khedache's lawyer Chloé Arnoux said he does not seek to escape responsibility but fears becoming a scapegoat From his cell, Aït Khedache wrote Kardashian an apology letter, saying he was 'deeply moved' by seeing her emotional testimony and acknowledging the lasting psychological harm he caused. The second robber said he tied up the concierge with cables but did not go up to Ms Kardashian's apartment. Yunice Abbas, 71, said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area, making sure the escape route was clear. He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Ms Kardashian, but admitted he shared responsibility for the crime. Abbas was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision. Yunice Abbas, one of the men accused in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian / Credit: AP In 2021, he co-authored a French-language book titled 'I Sequestered Kim Kardashian.' He said he plans to apologise to Ms Kardashian, saying in an interview with the Associated Press, 'I mean it sincerely.' Didier Dubreucq, 69, known as 'Blue Eyes,' is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat. He denies any involvement, although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement, according to the investigation. The other defendants are suspected of providing information about Ms Kardashian's presence in the apartment. Others are accused of playing a role in the resale of the jewellery in Antwerp, Belgium. If found guilty, those accused of the more serious crimes could face ten years to life imprisonment. What was stolen? The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery, including her engagement ring, estimated to be worth more than $4 million. Kim Kardashian's ring that was stolen / Credit: Instagram @kimkardashian In police reports given to the French authorities Ms Kardashian listed the items as having been stolen: Two diamond Cartier bracelets, a gold and diamond Jacob necklace, diamond earrings by Lauren Schwartz, Yanina earrings, three gold Jacob necklaces, little bracelets, jewels and rings, a Lauren Schwartz diamond necklace, a necklace with six little diamonds, a necklace with Saint spelt out in diamonds, a cross-shaped diamond-encrusted Jacob cross, a yellow gold Rolex watch, two yellow gold rings and an iPhone 6 and a BlackBerry. A diamond cross on platinum, which was lost during the suspects' escape, was the only piece of jewellery recovered. In the aftermath of the robbery, Ms Kardashian has said she changed her approach to social media, speaking multiple times about her new aversion to posting locations and other sensitive information in real-time. 'I was just really scared of everything,' she told David Letterman of her feelings following the crime, as she recounted how the gun-toting robbers forced her to hand over her engagement ring. 'They kept on saying, 'the ring, the ring,'' she said. 'I can't sleep at night unless there's half a dozen security guards at my house, and that has just become my reality.' She also said the incident changed her priorities. 'I was definitely materialistic before,' she told Ellen DeGeneres in 2017. 'Not that there's anything bad with having things and working to get those things – I'm really proud of everyone around me that's successful… But I'm not here to show off the way I used to. 'It's just not who I am anymore. I just don't care about that stuff anymore. I really don't.' 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