Kim Kardashian robbery accused, 71, says he ‘totally regrets’ $10m heist

theguardian.comPublished: 4/29/2025

Summary

A 71-year-old man, Yunice Abbas, who claimed he participated in a robbery during Kim Kardashian's 2016 jewel heist, admitted on trial that he "totally regretted" his involvement. Abbas, now battling Parkinson’s disease and using a right hand to control his heart rate due to anxiety, told the court he felt the crime was "one job too many" and had opened his eyes to his wrongdoings. He also revealed his criminal history, including convictions for robberies, drug trafficking, and armed robbery. His lawyer emphasized that the men on trial are far from prototypical "kind old men," highlighting their experience with the underworld under aliases like "Old Omar."