Sentencing in Kim Kardashian's 2016 Paris Robbery: Eight Convicted

In a Paris court ruling, eight people faced convictions related to the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian, where millions in jewelry were stolen. Though they received sentences of three to eight years, many will serve their time suspended due to age and health considerations.

In a significant ruling by a Paris court, eight people were found guilty on Friday for their involvement in the high-profile robbery of reality TV star Kim Kardashian, which occurred nearly nine years ago. The incident took place during Paris Fashion Week in October 2016 when Kardashian, 44, was bound and held at gunpoint as thieves made off with luxury jewelry valued in the millions.

The convicted individuals included seven men and one woman, all found guilty of varying charges related to the robbery, some involving direct participation while others were deemed lesser accomplices. Their sentences ranged from three to eight years in prison, with a considerable number of them suspended, largely due to the defendants' advanced age and health complications.

Judge David De Pas, who presided over the case, expressed concern about the leniency of the sentences but confirmed, "You did harm," emphasizing the gravity of the crime. A ninth individual stood guilty for illegally possessing firearms but was cleared of any direct involvement in the robbery. Additionally, a tenth suspect was fully acquitted due to a lack of evidence.

The defendants, often referred to by the media as the "grandpa robbers," consist of a group primarily in their 60s and 70s, who orchestrated one of the most daring celebrity robberies in recent French history. The high-profile nature of the crime, involving a well-known figure like Kardashian, made the case a significant topic of public interest, showcasing both the audacity of the heist and the growing trends in celebrity security concerns.