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imanamerican63

(13,763 posts)
Wed Oct 5, 2016, 08:02 PM Oct 2016

Did Kim Kardasian make up the story of her being robbed?

There are indications this might be true. So, my question is why can't the people with an elite status tell the truth and rather make up stories of things that never happened? I guess when you are an elite the rules don't pertain to you? This goes for the politicians, rich people, athletes. Especially, when you are in another country.

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monmouth4

(9,691 posts)
2. I think she really was robbed and have heard nothing to the contrary. Why would she bother to make
Wed Oct 5, 2016, 08:14 PM
Oct 2016

this up, she's far more interested in Fashion Week...

obamanut2012

(26,060 posts)
4. There are zero indications Kim Kardashian make this up
Wed Oct 5, 2016, 08:30 PM
Oct 2016

Or that it's fake.

There is some indication it was an inside job.

I loathe the Kardashians, bit I am really appalled and sickened by both the jokes about this and the cries that she made this up and is lying.

malaise

(268,846 posts)
19. If she kept her movements private
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 07:58 AM
Oct 2016

these things couldn't happen. I don't know why folks believe anyone wants a minute by minute update on their movements.

Freddie

(9,258 posts)
5. But I read somewhere online (seriously)
Wed Oct 5, 2016, 08:47 PM
Oct 2016

That the Hillary Secret Hit Squad did this because she said she's voting for Trump.

Tanuki

(14,916 posts)
6. Actually, Kim Kardashian is a Hillary supporter.
Wed Oct 5, 2016, 09:06 PM
Oct 2016
https://www.yahoo.com/music/hillary-clinton-applauds-kanye-west-ending-concert-early-224331580.html

"BillboardOctober 5, 2016

It's been a dramatic week for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West after the reality TV star was robbed at gunpoint in Paris over the weekend. Now Hillary Clinton has weighed in on the incident.

The Democratic Party's nominee for president told Extra, "I felt really bad for her."


Kardashian publicly endorsed Clinton's candidacy last month.


The former secretary of state continued, speaking of West, "He was in the middle of the concert and he ran offstage, bless his heart. I'm just glad nobody was hurt."
 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
7. why would someone always surrounded by so much security
Wed Oct 5, 2016, 09:24 PM
Oct 2016

Suddenly be alone with 10 million worth of jewelry?

 

TXCritter

(344 posts)
8. Who cares?
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 12:36 AM
Oct 2016

A woman in Paris got robbed. That is deplorable.

It's Kim Kardashian. So what? Who is this person? Why does the media waste so much time and ink on her? She lost $10M worth of jewelry. Boo hoo. How about we spend some ink on the family that just lost their home and is scrounging for food?

JI7

(89,244 posts)
9. What indications are there ? there are many others who back up her story and i have heard nothing to
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 02:01 AM
Oct 2016

the contrary .

Algernon Moncrieff

(5,790 posts)
11. I doubt it. Jewel theft is still big in Europe.
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 02:44 AM
Oct 2016

Whereas here, thieves are much more comfortable stealing credit card numbers and filing fake tax returns.

 

Retired George

(332 posts)
12. My very first thought upon hearing the news!
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 02:48 AM
Oct 2016

Why wouldn't we expect a publicity stunt from someone who is a publicity stunt?

underahedgerow

(1,232 posts)
14. In my personal experience, you would be shocked at the lack of security and precautions that
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 05:14 AM
Oct 2016

celebrities and high rollers take -- or don't take.

I have a number of UHNW clients whose homes I've renovated to include serious security, it's one of my specialties. I keep numerous and redundant systems in place in the event of any circumstances, from a secure room with a hidden mobile phone, to iron clad doors, loads of video cameras with movement alerts and panic buttons in strategic places throughout the homes in the event of an emergency.

Most of the homes I take care of aren't occupied most of the year, so I keep them on a live feed to my phone so with any intrusion and motion detector alerts that I can instantly pop online and see what's going on, and I always know who's coming and going. I can even shout through the line at the burglars and tell them the police are on their way. Of course the first line of defense is keeping them from getting in, in the first place.

In this case, it's looking a bit like a lack of security and possibly -- maybe, but likely not -- an inside job. Possibly. Security in these posh hotels is notoriously lax, and the concierge didn't know what hit him. When someone is holding a gun to your head at 2 am with no one else around, it's not worth dying for a celebrity -- or anyone -- and a pile of stupid jewelry.

The thieves were good, very expert in fact. They did their homework, waited for the best moment when the one obvious, huge hulking bodyguard was gone and blasted in and got the job done. They'd been following the entourage for days. The lone bodyguard was out babysitting the other sisters at a nightclub, but there should have been someone else on duty with Kim.

Their ruse using the cop uniform was perfect. Knock on the door and say 'something's happened to your sister'. Who in HELL wouldn't open the fucking door?

Shoulda, coulda woulda. Anyone can be an instant expert and pass judgement, but when you're up against professional thieves who don't want to hurt anyone, then ffs just let them have the crap they want. It's all insured and it's just STUFF.

Orrex

(63,185 posts)
18. Well, her show's ratings are declining
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 07:56 AM
Oct 2016

I have no opinion about the truth or falsehood of her claims, however.

Orrex

(63,185 posts)
17. This is a cruel double standard
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 07:55 AM
Oct 2016

In marked contrast, no one accused me of falsehood when I reported that I'd been assaulted and robbed of $11M in jewelry under dubious and poorly verifiable circumstances.

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