In a heart-wrenching display of emotion, Kim Kardashian took the stand today in a Paris courtroom, recounting the harrowing details of her $10 million robbery that shook the world nearly nine years ago. Arriving with her mother Kris Jenner, Kardashian’s testimony revealed the chilling memories of that fateful night in October 2016 when masked intruders invaded her hotel room at the No Address Hotel.

Through tears, the SKIMS mogul described the terror of being bound and gagged, her life hanging in the balance as she was shoved into a bathtub while the assailants made off with her irreplaceable jewelry, including a $4.5 million diamond ring from ex-husband Kanye West. “I came to Paris for fashion week, a place I loved so much,” she said, her voice trembling with emotion. “But that trip changed everything.”

Kardashian recalled the moment the masked men entered her room, initially mistaking the chaos for police officers leading a handcuffed hotel receptionist. The stark contrast between her memories of Paris as a magical getaway and the trauma of the robbery underscored the severity of the incident.

The trial, which began amidst ongoing legal battles involving 12 defendants indicted for armed robbery and kidnapping, continues to unravel the dark details of that night. Notably, one suspect has died, and another is too ill to face trial, complicating an already intricate case.

Kardashian’s testimony echoes the intense fear and desperation she faced during the robbery, where she contemplated her survival, saying, “I was crying, asking them to let me go for my babies.” Her gripping account serves as a powerful reminder of the vulnerabilities that even the most public figures can endure. As this trial unfolds, the impact of that night reverberates through the lives of those involved, leaving an indelible mark on the celebrity landscape.