This Friday, a Paris court declared guilty to Eight men For theft to Kim Kardashian In October of 2016during fashion week in Parisa robbery that stripped the celebrity of jewels valued in millions and left a deep emotional impact.
The verdict of the robbery that shocked the world
A court in Paris issued the Robbery verdict to Kim Kardashiandeclaring guilty to Eight men by the bold robbery occurred in 2016. During fashion week, five men broke into the luxury residence of Kardashian, in the Madeleine neighborhood. They tied her, gagged and robbed her jewelry valued in 10 million dollarsincluding a commitment ring 8 million euros. Only a diamond cross recovered. Kardashian, from 44 yearsreceived compensation for 6 million dollars of insurance, according to his testimony.
The judge David de Pas issued sentences between three and eight years of prison, many suspended, considering the advanced age and health problems of the defendants. “They committed harm,” said De Pas, although he justified the indulgence for the conditions of those involved.
The “grandparents” and their planning
French media nicknamed the group as the “Granjos robbers”because most exceeded 60 years. Among the convicted, Aomar Aït Khedacheof 69 yearsconsidered the brain, and Yunice Abbasof 72 yearswho acted as Vigía, admitted their participation. Abbas even published a book entitled I kidnap Kim Kardashian. The Aït Khedache DNA, found in the adhesive tape used to gag the celebrity, was key in the investigation.
For its part, the prosecutor Anne-Dominique Merville He described the defendants as “experienced thieves” with extensive criminal races. In his allegation, he stressed that they thoroughly planned the robbery and showed little compassion towards Kardashian and the night watchman, who forced them to guide them to the apartment. However, the defenses argued that the defendants, many with serious diseases, did not represent a danger to society.
The emotional impact on Kim Kardashian
During the trial, Kim Kardashian He related the trauma that still affects it. “I thought they would rape or kill me,” he confessed in tears, remembering the moment when the assailants, disguised as police, broke into his room. Despite the forgiveness he expressed towards the guilty, he admitted that the incident transformed his life. Since then, he reinforced his safety and required psychological support.
Kardashian thanked the French authorities for seeking justice. “It was the most terrifying experience of my life,” he said in a statement, highlighting his commitment to a fair legal system. The trial, which attracted some 500 journalistsmarked a milestone for its symbolism in high profile crimes.
Case repercussions
Theft a Kim Kardashian in 2016 A person in Paris is considered the greatest robbery in decades. The defendants, nine men and a woman, faced charges for armed hand, kidnapping and complicity. Two of the ten accused were acquitted, while another died before trial and one more, with Alzheimer’s, was not judged.
The sentences, milder than requested by the Prosecutor’s Office (until 10 years), they generated debate about justice in media cases. The advanced age of the defendants, some with problems such as Parkinson Or cancer treatment, influenced the decision. For example, Didier Dubreucqof 69 yearshe was absent from the chemotherapy trial.
In conclusion, the Robbery verdict to Kim Kardashian It closes a chapter of almost a decade, but the emotional impact persists. Paris, after the case, strengthened security for celebrities, while the world continues to reflect on the vulnerability of public figures.
