The court's lenient sentences reflect the defendants' age and health, though the impact of their crime remains significant.
Eight Convicted in Kim Kardashian's Notorious 2016 Robbery in Paris
Eight Convicted in Kim Kardashian's Notorious 2016 Robbery in Paris
A court in Paris found eight individuals guilty in the high-profile robbery of reality star Kim Kardashian, describing the criminals as the "grandpa robbers."
Eight individuals were convicted by a Paris court on Friday for their roles in the infamous robbery of Kim Kardashian that occurred nearly nine years ago. The reality television personality, who was 44 at the time of the incident, was held at gunpoint in her rented luxury residence during Paris Fashion Week in October 2016. She was gagged, tied up with zip ties, and had millions of dollars' worth of jewelry stolen.
The convicted included seven men and one woman found guilty on various charges, ranging from direct involvement in the robbery to lesser degrees of complicity. The court handed down sentences ranging from three to eight years, many of which were suspended in light of the defendants' advanced ages and health complications.
Judge David De Pas, who presided over the case, noted the leniency of the sentences but emphasized the harm inflicted during the robbery. “You did harm,” he stated while delivering the verdict. Additionally, a ninth individual was convicted of possessing firearms illegally, while a tenth was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
Dubbed the “grandpa robbers” by media, the main suspects—grizzled criminals now in their 60s and 70s—had orchestrated one of the boldest celebrity heists in recent French history. The case attracted widespread attention and potently highlighted the vulnerabilities of high-profile individuals in society.
The convicted included seven men and one woman found guilty on various charges, ranging from direct involvement in the robbery to lesser degrees of complicity. The court handed down sentences ranging from three to eight years, many of which were suspended in light of the defendants' advanced ages and health complications.
Judge David De Pas, who presided over the case, noted the leniency of the sentences but emphasized the harm inflicted during the robbery. “You did harm,” he stated while delivering the verdict. Additionally, a ninth individual was convicted of possessing firearms illegally, while a tenth was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
Dubbed the “grandpa robbers” by media, the main suspects—grizzled criminals now in their 60s and 70s—had orchestrated one of the boldest celebrity heists in recent French history. The case attracted widespread attention and potently highlighted the vulnerabilities of high-profile individuals in society.
