8 Convicted in Robbery of Kim Kardashian

A Paris court on Friday found the ringleader and seven other people guilty in the robbery of Kim Kardashian at her residence in the French capital in 2016—but none of them will face more prison time, per the AP. The court acquitted two of the 10 defendants.

• Aomar Aït Khedache, 69, the ringleader, got the stiffest sentence, eight years' imprisonment. But five of those are suspended, and with time already served in pretrial detention, he will not be going back.
• Three others who were accused on the most serious charges got seven years, five of them suspended. They, too, will stay free because of time served. Others received lesser penalties.

• Judge David De Pas said the ages of the defendants—the oldest is 79 and some others are in their 60s and 70s—weighed on the court's decision not to impose harsher sentences. He said the nine years between the robbery and the trial was also taken into account in the sentencing.
• Still, he said that Kardashian had been traumatized by the robbery in her hotel. "You caused harm," he said. "You caused fear."
• Kardashian, who wasn't present for the verdict, issued a statement after the ruling but did not address whether she thought the sentences were fair. "I am deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case," she said. "The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving a lasting impact on me and my family. While I'll never forget what happened, I believe in the power of growth and accountability and pray for healing for all. I remain committed to advocating for justice, and promoting a fair legal system."

The crime took place on the night of Oct. 2, 2016, during Paris Fashion Week. The robbers, dressed as police, forced their way into the glamorous Hôtel de Pourtalès, bound Kardashian with zip ties and escaped with her jewelry — a theft that would force celebrities to rethink how they live and protect themselves.

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