Kim Kardashian 's $4M ring heist ends in verdict — but one walks free
ALBAWABA - Justice served years later — Kim Kardashian 's robbers finally convicted.
A French court handed down a conviction on Friday for the jewel thieves who, in 2016, held the American reality TV star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint and then stole her engagement ring, which was worth $4 million, along with other items of her personal property.
There were ten individuals detained on suspicion of involvement in the theft that occurred in Paris. The millionaire celebrity was tied up by thieves disguising themselves as law enforcement officers and wearing ski masks. They then stole the ring, which had been presented to her by her ex-husband, the rapper Kanye West, who is now known as Ye, along with other jewelry.
Kardashian went to Paris to testify earlier this month, during which she revealed to the judge that she had been under the impression that she was going to pass away.
(FILES) US celebrity Kim Kardashian (L) leaves with her mother Kris Jenner (R) (Photo by LEO VIGNAL / AFP)
An additional defendant was found guilty of unlawful weapons charges, while eight of the ten defendants were found guilty of crimes directly related to the theft by the panel of judges and jurors that was comprised of both male and female members. One individual was found not guilty.
Aomar Ait Khedache, who is 69 years old and was the mastermind behind the robbery, received a sentence of three years in prison. The penalties that were handed out were the harshest possible punishments for the five offenders who participated directly in the fraud.
TOPSHOT - US celebrity Kim Kardashian (C) (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP)
The judicial decision was accepted by Kardashian, according to her legal representatives.
My sincere appreciation goes out to the French authorities for their efforts to bring about justice in this matter. According to a statement that she released, "The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving an impact that will last for the rest of my life and for my family." "While I'll never forget what happened, I believe in the power of growth and accountability and pray for healing for all."
During her court appearance, she stated that she had the ability to forgive Khedache, who had sent a letter requesting forgiveness.
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