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Epoch Times
29-04-2025
- Epoch Times
Trial in Paris Takes Off for Kim Kardashian 2016 Jewel Heist
A trial began Monday in Paris over the 2016 heist in which a group of robbers dubbed the 'grandpa gang' allegedly tied up Kim Kardashian in her bedroom during Fashion Week and stole millions of dollars' worth of jewelry. The accused, who were all over the age of 60 at the time, appeared one after the other in the central Paris courtroom to confirm their identity and occupation—many of them saying they were retired. With the stolen jewels' value estimated at $6 million, the robbery was considered the biggest heist targeting an individual that Paris had seen in decades. The trial, which is scheduled to run through May 23, is expected to draw public attention. Kardashian is expected to testify in person at the trial on May 13. 'Ms. Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time,' Kardashian's lawyers said. 'She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities.' In interviews and on her family's reality TV show, Kardashian has described being terrified, thinking she would be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom and pointed a gun at her. Kim Kardashian attends the 2022 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton in Washington on April 30, people—nine men and one woman—will be standing trial. Of the ten accused, five face armed robbery and kidnapping charges and potentially face being sentenced to life imprisonment. The others have been charged with complicity in the heist or illegal possession of a weapon. Related Stories 4/16/2025 3/5/2025 Yunice Abbas, 71, is only one of two who have admitted their participation in the robbery—he even published a book about the crime called, 'I Sequestered Kim Kardashian.' Abbas admitted he tied up the hotel concierge and stayed behind at the ground floor reception area as a lookout. He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian, but acknowledged he shared responsibility for the crime. The earnings from his book have been frozen pending the outcome of the trial. He 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, reacts during an interview with The Associated Press in Paris on April 22, 2025. Thibault Camus/AP Photo Tied Up With Plastic Cables and Tape According to the investigation, the robbers allegedly held the concierge of the luxury building at gunpoint and forced the person to lead them into Kardashian's hotel room. Kardashian recalled the experience in a 2020 interview on Late Show with David Letterman, during which she fought back tears as she recalled the incident. 'They kept on saying 'the ring, the ring',' Kardashian said, referring to the 18.88-carat diamond ring given to her by Kanye around the time of their engagement in 2013. 'I kept looking at the concierge,' she continued. 'I was like, 'Are we gonna die? Just tell them I have children, I have babies, I have a husband, I have a family ... I have to get home.'' She said she was tied up with plastic cables and tape while the intruders searched the room for jewels, including her $4 million engagement ring. DNA traces found on plastic bands helped police make arrests months later in January 2017. Joseph Hazan, a lawyer for Aomar Aït Khedache, one of the men accused in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian, talks to the press at the palace of justice in Paris on April 28, 2025. Aurelien Morissard/AP Photo Denial and Apologies According to Abbas, minutes after the raid started, his accomplices came down from Kardashian's room and gave him a bag of jewelry. Everyone took off either on foot or by bike. Abbas said as he rode the bicycle, the bag containing the jewelry got caught in the front wheel, and he fell to the ground, spilling the contents of the bag. 'I picked the jewels up and left,' he said. The following morning, a passerby found a diamond-encrusted cross in the street and handed it to police. That was the only jewel from the robbery that was ever recovered. Abbas said he didn't know at the time of the robbery that Kardashian was the target. 'I was told about a famous person, a rapper's wife. That's all the information I had,' he said. 'Until the next morning, when I heard on TV about the influencer. That's when I understood who she was.' In interviews with French media, Abbas said he was sorry for what he did and wanted to apologize to Kardashian. 'I will apologize,' he He said he will detail his role during the trial, which will be conducted with a jury, a procedure in France reserved for the most serious crimes, yet he would not denounce his accomplices. 'I'm only an outsider. I'm not the one who masterminded the case. I take my share of responsibility,' he said. Abderrahmane Ouatiki, who was working as a hotel receptionist and was allegedly held at gunpoint by the robbers during the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian, arrives at the palace of justice in Paris on April 28, 2025. Aurelien Morissard/AP Photo Most of the suspects have denied involvement, except for Abbas and the alleged ringleader, 68-year-old Aomar Aït Khedache, nicknamed 'Old Omar.' Khedache's DNA was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian. His lawyer, Franck Berton, said his client 'will apologize, will actually explain how it happened, how he was contacted, and finally how the events unfolded.' Khedache, who is deaf, will answer the court's questions in writing. Didier Dubreucq, 69, known as 'Blue Eyes,' is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat. Although he was found to have numerous telephone communications with the other defendants and was filmed by CCTV cameras, he has denied all involvement. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this article. From
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Reporter calls out media for coverage of Biden's cognitive decline at dinner honoring journalists
WASHINGTON — In an acceptance speech for his coverage on the Biden administration, White House reporter Alex Thompson called out his fellow journalists for failing to document President Joe Biden's cognitive decline during the final stretch of his term. At the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday, an event intended to celebrate journalists and the First Amendment, Thompson acknowledged that he and many in the White House press corps did not properly report on former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline during a crucial moment in history. His remarks left a somber tone at the high-profile dinner filled with hundreds of journalists from major outlets as well as prominent political figures. 'Being truth tellers also means telling the truth about ourselves. We, myself included, missed a lot of this story,' Thompson said as he accepted the Aldo Beckman Award for Overall Excellence in White House Coverage. 'President Biden's decline and its cover-up by the people around him is a reminder that every White House, regardless of party, is capable of deception.' Thompson, a reporter for Axios, was largely chosen for the award because of his reporting on Biden's disastrous debate performance against President Donald Trump last summer. During that matchup, Biden struggled over his words and spoke with a raspy voice — prompting widespread concerns about his overall health. Thompson later uncovered crucial details leading up to the debate as well as Biden's decision to ultimately drop out of the race. Many of those details are expected to be released in Thompson's forthcoming book 'Original Sin' written with CNN's Jake Tapper. The authors of the book say they will tell 'the full, unsettling truth' for the first time, including conversations with key players such as White House staffers, congressional lawmakers, Cabinet members, governors and Hollywood donors — all who knew about the problems inside the White House. However, Thompson acknowledged that reporters failed to investigate the signs of Biden's cognitive health sooner, which he said has led to a distrust of the media. 'Some people trust us less because of it,' Thompson said. 'We bear some responsibility for faith in the media being at such lows. I say this because acknowledging errors builds trust and being defensive about them further erodes it.' Trust in the media hit historic lows in October, with a Gallup poll showing only 31% of Americans with a great deal or a fair amount of trust in the media. Comparatively, 33% said they had 'not very much' trust in the media. Those sentiments are especially true of Republican voters, as a majority of the party (59%) say they have no trust in the media at all, according to Gallup. That number has risen since President Donald Trump took office the first time in 2016. At the time Trump took control of the White House in his first term, only 38% of Republicans said they had no trust in the media. That surged over the next four years, reaching 50% for the first time in 2020 at the height of the presidential election and COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, only 6% of Democrats say they have no trust in the media as of October 2024. Thompson's comments come as several journalists have sought to take responsibility for lack of coverage in some areas that Trump and top White House officials have used to accuse mainstream media of being biased against conservatives. For example, NPR CEO Katherine Maher testified before the House Oversight Committee earlier this year acknowledging that the station did not do enough to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story during the 2020 election cycle. Maher even went so far as to call those judgment calls 'a mistake.' Thompson's speech made headlines at an otherwise lowkey event. The annual dinner is known for its glitz and glamor, although this year it took on a quieter tone amid high tensions between the Trump administration and the press corps. Trump himself chose not to attend the dinner, breaking with tradition for the president to be welcomed as a guest of honor and offer some remarks. Trump did not attend any of the four dinners hosted during his first term.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
White House Correspondents' Dinner 2025 Red Carpet Shoes [PHOTOS]
The 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is taking place on April 26 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. See what footwear and styles the guests wore. More from Footwear News John Fetterman Ditches Formality, Sports Black and White Sneakers at 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner Deborah Roberts Makes a Statement in PVC Mules at the 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner Savannah Guthrie Blossoms in Dolce & Gabbana Floral Platform Sandals at 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner Best of Footwear News Melania Trump Style: Here's Her Favorite Shoe Brands to Wear Florence Pugh's Glamorous Yet Modern Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Anna Kendrick's Best Shoes and Red Carpet Style, From Minidresses to Power Suits WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Lynda Carter attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Dean Norris attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Jason Isaacs attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Joanna Coles attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Abby Phillip attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Jasmine Wright attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Kevin O'Leary attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Esme Morgan attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Melanie Zanona attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Dasha Burns attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Karen Travers attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Francesca Chambers (L) attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Brianna Keilar attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Shanelle Kaul attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Olivia Beavers attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Kennedy attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Jon Decker (L) attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Jeff Ballou (R) attends the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by)
Indianapolis Star
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
White House Correspondents' Dinner: Start time, how to watch and stream
The 2025 dinner will not have its traditional headlining comedian as the association removed Amber Ruffin in March following critical comments she made about the Trump administration USA TODAY Show Caption It is, once again, time for nerd prom. The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is set to take place Saturday in Washington, D.C. The event raises funds to support the association's First Amendment scholarships and programs to promote. It also functions as the tentpole event during a weekend that brings together media executives, personalities and celebrities. The 2025 dinner will not have its traditional headlining comedian as the association removed Amber Ruffin in March. The move came after White House staffers lobbed criticism at comments made by Ruffin that were critical of the Trump administration. "At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work and providing scholarship and mentorship to the next generation of journalists," association President Eugene Daniels wrote in a note to press colleagues in March. Ruffin responded to the firing in an appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" earlier this month. "We have a free press so that we can be nice to Republicans at fancy dinners," Ruffin joked. "I thought when people take away your rights, erase your history and deport your friends, you're supposed to call it out, but I was wrong." Axios reported earlier this month that President Donald Trump will not attend the dinner, a continuation from his first term. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she would not be attending in a March interview on the Sean Spicer Show podcast, saying the association held a "monopoly" over covering the president. Spicer, Trump's first press secretary, skipped the 2017 edition of the dinner but attended the 2018 and 2019 dinners after he no longer held the position. His successor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, attended the 2018 dinner and faced mocking from comedian Michelle Wolf. Trump ordered a boycott of the dinner from White House officials in 2019, CNN reported at the time. The dinner comes at a perilous time for the association, having lost control of the White House press pool − the group of reporters who fly on Air Force One and cover the president in tight spaces such as the Oval Office. Daniels' leadership and willingness to stand up to the Trump administration in defense of the free press was challenged in a membership meeting following the loss in March − according to media news outlet Status. Here's what to know about, and how to watch, the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. When is the White House Correspondents' Dinner? The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 26. What time is the White House Correspondents' Dinner? The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner starts at 8 p.m. ET. Where does the White House Correspondents' Dinner take place? The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner takes place at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. How to watch and stream the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner C-SPAN will carry coverage of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on television and stream the proceedings on its website and app. The broadcaster will show red carpet arrivals at 6 p.m. ET and the dinner starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Indianapolis Star
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
White House Correspondents' Dinner: Start time, how to watch and stream
It is, once again, time for nerd prom. The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is set to take place Saturday in Washington, D.C. The event raises funds to support the association's First Amendment scholarships and programs to promote. It also functions as the tentpole event during a weekend that brings together media executives, personalities and celebrities. The 2025 dinner will not have its traditional headlining comedian as the association removed Amber Ruffin in March. The move came after White House staffers lobbed criticism at comments made by Ruffin that were critical of the Trump administration. "At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work and providing scholarship and mentorship to the next generation of journalists," association President Eugene Daniels wrote in a note to press colleagues in March. Ruffin responded to the firing in an appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" earlier this month. "We have a free press so that we can be nice to Republicans at fancy dinners," Ruffin joked. "I thought when people take away your rights, erase your history and deport your friends, you're supposed to call it out, but I was wrong." Axios reported earlier this month that President Donald Trump will not attend the dinner, a continuation from his first term. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she would not be attending in a March interview on the Sean Spicer Show podcast, saying the association held a "monopoly" over covering the president. Spicer, Trump's first press secretary, skipped the 2017 edition of the dinner but attended the 2018 and 2019 dinners after he no longer held the position. His successor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, attended the 2018 dinner and faced mocking from comedian Michelle Wolf. Trump ordered a boycott of the dinner from White House officials in 2019, CNN reported at the time. The dinner comes at a perilous time for the association, having lost control of the White House press pool − the group of reporters who fly on Air Force One and cover the president in tight spaces such as the Oval Office. Daniels' leadership and willingness to stand up to the Trump administration in defense of the free press was challenged in a membership meeting following the loss in March − according to media news outlet Status. Here's what to know about, and how to watch, the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. When is the White House Correspondents' Dinner? The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 26. What time is the White House Correspondents' Dinner? The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner starts at 8 p.m. ET. The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner takes place at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. How to watch and stream the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner C-SPAN will carry coverage of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on television and stream the proceedings on its website and app. The broadcaster will show red carpet arrivals at 6 p.m. ET and the dinner starting at 8 p.m. ET.
