On 23 May 2025, a Paris court handed down its verdict in the high-profile trial concerning the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian during Paris Fashion Week.
Eight of the ten defendants were found guilty, while two were acquitted. The sentences varied, with some defendants receiving suspended terms due to their age and time already served. The ringleader, Aomar Aït Khedache, was sentenced to eight years in prison, five of which were suspended.
Kim Kardashian, with her mother Kris Jenner and her lawyer Michael Rhodes, arrived at the trial of the Rue Tronchet robbery of the “Grandpa robbers” at the Paris courthouse. Credit :
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Kim Kardashian, who testified during the trial, described the ordeal as “the most terrifying experience” of her life. She expressed gratitude towards the French authorities for their efforts in bringing justice.
In a statement, Kardashian said, “I will never forget what happened, but I am relieved that justice has been served.” Her lawyer added that she remains committed to raising awareness about the impact of such crimes and supporting victims.
The trial, which spanned several months, attracted widespread attention due to the nature of the crime and the celebrity involved. It concluded a long legal process that has kept the case in the public eye since the robbery.
