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Nearly a decade after Kim Kardashian was tied up and robbed at gunpoint in Paris, eight people have now been found guilty in connection with the heist — but none of them will return to prison.
The robbery, which happened during Paris Fashion Week in 2016, saw the reality TV star lose over $9 million worth of jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring. She was gagged, zip-tied, and locked in a bathroom at a luxury residence.
According to Daily Mail, the convicted group, dubbed the “Grandpa Robbers” by French media due to their ages (many in their 60s and 70s), got sentences ranging from 3 to 8 years, mostly suspended due to age and health issues.
The court acknowledged the harm done but said sending them back to jail would be ethically wrong given their illnesses — one is undergoing chemotherapy, another has Parkinson’s, and one even needed court transcripts displayed due to hearing loss.
Only two out of the ten on trial admitted guilt. The alleged mastermind, Aomar Aït Khedache, 69, was sentenced to eight years. Still, with time served and suspension, he won’t see more jail time.
Kim, who didn’t attend Friday’s hearing, said the experience was “the most terrifying of my life.” She’s since beefed up security and cut back on posting in real time.
“While I’ll never forget what happened, I believe in the power of growth and accountability,” she said.
