Eight Convicted in Paris for Kim Kardashian's 2016 Robbery

Reality personality Kim Kardashian was threatened with a firearm and jewelry valued in the millions was taken by individuals referred to as the 'senior thieves' due to their age.

Verdict in Paris Court

In a Paris courtroom, eight individuals faced convictions on Friday, linked to a daring heist targeting Kim Kardashian nearly ten years ago.

In October 2016, during Paris Fashion Week, Ms. Kardashian, aged 44, known for her roles in reality television and business, faced a frightening ordeal when she was gagged and tied with zip ties at gunpoint at her rented accommodation. This violent act resulted in the loss of jewelry worth millions.

The Accused and Sentencing

A mix of seven men and one woman received convictions, ranging from direct involvement to minor participation in the robbery. Their court-issued penalties varied from three to eight years in prison, with many sentences either partially or wholly suspended.

While delivering the sentences, Presiding Judge David De Pas noted the relatively mild punishment, attributing it to the defendants' advanced age and health conditions, yet remarked that the wrongdoing caused substantial harm.

Additionally, the court ruled a ninth individual guilty of firearm possession illegally, though they were not connected to the robbery itself. A tenth person received an acquittal because of insufficient evidence for a conviction.

The Notorious Senior Thieves

The group, whom the media dubbed the 'grandpa robbers', consisted mostly of seasoned criminals now in their sixties and seventies, orchestrating one of France's most notorious celebrity thefts.