The trial of Ilyas Kherbouch, a 21-year-old accused of orchestrating a violent home invasion targeting former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his partner, began with disruptive behavior from the defendant. On the first day of the trial, Kherbouch, known by the nickname "Ganito," reportedly attacked police officers in the courtroom. The incident started when a police officer asked Kherbouch’s brother to leave the room, prompting Kherbouch to shout insults, including threats directed at the officer and other officers present. He also expressed his disdain for the trial, stating he didn’t want to attend and didn’t care about the proceedings. Despite being reprimanded by the court and a closed session requested by his defense, Kherbouch continued to make threats and abusive remarks.
The burglary took place in the early hours of July 21, 2023, when four masked men broke into the apartment of Donnarumma and his then-fiancée, Alessia Elefante, on the ninth floor of their building. The couple was forcibly removed from their beds and threatened with a knife. Donnarumma was struck with padded gloves until he bled, while Elefante was strangled with a phone charger cable. The attackers stole cash, jewelry, watches, and luxury items, with the total value estimated at nearly one million euros. Elefante, who was two weeks pregnant at the time, suffered a miscarriage believed to be linked to the traumatic experience.
Kherbouch is one of three individuals accused in the case. Prosecutors allege that he, along with his co-accused Khyan Mamouni—known as "Kiki"—orchestrated the burglary via mobile phone from his prison cell. Kherbouch has a history of involvement in kidnapping cases and gained notoriety in March 2024 when he escaped from Villepinte prison in Seine-Saint-Denis, aided by individuals posing as police officers. His escape highlighted vulnerabilities in the prison system and raised concerns about his potential for further criminal activity. The trial continues as authorities seek to establish the full extent of his involvement and the roles of his accomplices.
Trial of Burglary Suspects Involving Former PSG Goalkeeper Begins with Outbursts
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