What Happened To Dorit Kemsley’s Robbers?

On October 27, 2018, just days prior to the start of filming for Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12, Dorit Kemsley‘s new Encino Hills farmhouse was robbed. Inside, Dorit and her children slept, completely unaware, while Paul “PK” Kemsley slumbered away in London, where he was for work. Shortly after, video footage emerged. In this, two suspects were shown, breaking in through the Kemsley’s back door.

This traumatic event still haunts Dorit. Having been diagnosed with PTSD from this horrific night, her sense of safety has forever been rocked. Thankfully, Dorit Kemsley’s robbers were apprehended in 2019. Here’s everything that we know about the robbery, the arrests that were made, and where this case currently stands.

The Robbery

During part three of the RHOBH Season 11 reunion, Andy Cohen asked Dorit about her designer duds. In response, Dorit stated that she pays for “every single piece” of clothing in her closest, adding that she’s just “really particular. I want to wear what I want to wear, and it’s just easier. I just think, I’ll buy it,” she explained.

Just hours after this reunion special aired, Dorit’s home was robbed. “A home invasion robbery happened at 10:50 pm last night and it happened at the 1700 block of Adlon Road,” the Los Angeles Police Department told Us Weekly in a statement. “We don’t have specific details of the investigating detective, or if a gun was used or not. We’re getting very vague information since it’s in its preliminary stages,” the police department explained.

In a press release, LAPD revealed that “The victim was inside the residence at the time and was confronted by the suspects. Both suspects threatened to kill her as she pleaded for her life and the lives of her young children. In fear for her safety, the victim complied with the suspects demands and directed them to valuables. The suspects took high-end handbags, jewelry, and watches.”

Following the break-in, “The two suspects exited the home with the items wrapped in bedding, met up with a third suspect, and all suspects fled in a black 4-door pickup truck,” the press release detailed. This night resulted in an astounding $1 million in valuables being stolen from this wealthy Bravo duo’s home.

The Arrests and Their Pleas

Several months later, two arrests were made In Dorit’s home robbery case. Posing as a Beverly Hills Realtor, Benjamin Eitan Ackerman, and his partner, Jason Emil Yaselli, an actual realtor, were charged with burglarizing multiple celebrities homes, including the Kemsley’s.

According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, restated by Patch, Dorit Kemsley’s robbers used open houses to help facilitate their crimes. From December 2016 through August 2018, Jason allegedly encouraged Benjamin to steal luxury items from 14 of his listed homes, only to then sell the items for a proceed, which was then used to make payments on Jason’s credit card.

Benjamin pleaded no contest. Gary Jay Kaufman, Benjamin’s attorney, said that his client “has accepted responsibility for what he did.” However, he is “contesting and proceeding to trial on the charges that he is innocent of,” which consists of three additional charges. In conclusion, Benjamin’s plea involves 11 counts of residential burglary, 28 counts of money laundering, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. In addition, Benjamin gave an admission to being a part of a white-collar crime enhancement.

As for Jason, he pleaded guilty to one count of residential burglary and two counts of money laundering. He also admitted to being involved in a white-collar crime enhancement. Despite never stepping foot onto the properties, Deputy District Attorney Jeffrey Strodel labeled Jason “just as responsible” for these crimes.

The Sentencing

What matters the most is that no one was physically harmed in any of Jason and Benjamin’s crimes. Material possessions can always be replaced, while innocent lives clearly cannot. With an alleged gun being involved, in addition to Dorit’s recollection of one of the men saying “kill her,” the safety of her beautiful family is really all that matters.

That said, we love justice. Last month, Benjamin was found guilty by the Los Angeles Superior Court. Following this guilty verdict, Benjamin appeared in court just last week for his sentencing. Looking at the ground, adorned in a prison uniform and handcuffs, Benjamin stood before a few of his victims, who each came to read aloud their victim impact statements.

According to Daily Mail, Benjamin was sentenced to a lengthy 31 years behind bars. Unfortunately, the status of Jason’s criminal case is still unclear. As for Dorit, she remains understandably affected by the traumatic events that unfolded in her home. In turn, Dorit has turned to therapy to help her cope.

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