Kim Kardashian set to take stand in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery

Paris — There was intense security and crowd control measures in place Tuesday at the central Paris courthouse where Kim Kardashian was set to give evidence in the trial over the 2016 armed robbery in which a masked gang made off with $10 million worth of her jewelry as she visited the French capital. The court opened early to allow journalists and members of the public access ahead of Kardashian's afternoon appearance.

Some 400 reporters applied to attend the trial, but there were only 40 places allocated for media inside the courtroom. A side room was set up for 200 more journalists to watch a live transmission from inside the courtroom. 

The hearing will not be broadcast publicly, as France rarely allows cameras in courtrooms.