Kim Kardashian awarded 1 euro in damages for armed jewelry theft in 2016
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
SAINT-ETIENNE, France — A Paris court awarded Kim Kardashian 1 euro ($1.15) in damages for being the victim of an armed robbery in the French capital in 2016, the amount she had requested, according to a lawyer involved in the case. Kardashian has been trying to move on since last year when the court found eight people guilty for their involvement in what the American celebrity described as 'the most terrifying experience of my life.' The court awarded €109,516 ($126,472) to a former receptionist of the Hôtel de Pourtalès, according to his lawyer. Kardashian was staying at the hotel when the gang of thieves targeted her. The receptionist claimed he was traumatized by the jewelry theft, which occurred on October 2, 2016, during Fashion Week. He had sought €550,000 ($634,868) in damages plus interest. His lawyer, Mohand Ouidja, celebrated the decision as a victory. The lawyer also read to The Associated Press the written decisions from the court related to Kardashian and others. The court compensated the hotel with €50,000 ($57,741). It granted 1 euro — the amount requested — to Simone Bretter, Kardashian's stylist who was present during the robbery. French lawyers representing Kardashian during the trial did not respond to text messages or phone calls from the AP this week. Two of the thieves, dressed as police officers, broke into her suite, tied Kardashian up with zip ties and duct tape, and fled with over $6 million in jewelry, including a diamond ring she had worn that night to a Givenchy show. Due to their ages, the thieves became known in France as 'les papys braqueurs,' or the grandpa robbers. Six of them were between 60 and 70 years old when they were tried for armed robbery, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, and other charges. Having already served their time in pre-trial detention, none of the convicted returned to prison. None appealed the verdict. Kardashian stated in a subsequent statement that she was 'deeply grateful to the French authorities for seeking justice in this case.' 'The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, and it left a lasting impact on me and my family,' the celebrity expressed. 'Although I will never forget what happened, I believe in the power of growth and accountability, and I pray for healing for all. I remain committed to advocating for justice and promoting a fair legal system.'
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