‘Grandpa Gang' Walks Free Despite Guilty Verdict in Kim Kardashian Robbery Case
A Paris court has found eight men guilty in the shocking 2016 jewel heist involving Kim Kardashian, but none will return to jail. Dubbed the 'Grandpa Robbers,' most of the crew are in their 60s and 70s, and judges cited age and health concerns in sparing them further prison time. The ringleader and his accomplices walked free after already serving time during pre-trial detention. Kim, who did not attend the trial, later called the Paris attack 'the most terrifying experience' of her life. The dramatic robbery happened during Fashion Week inside her hotel room, with gunmen stealing over $6 million in jewels. The case, which dragged on for nearly a decade, has come to symbolize France's sluggish justice system.
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Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The 2016 incident FAQs After a robbery In 2016, Kim made big changes to how she handles her safety. Now, she spends about $12 million a year on her personal security. A source close to her said her current security is at a 'presidential level.' Her team includes former intelligence officers and ex-military professionals. The team goes everywhere with her, she never steps out without them, as per source said Kim has 'built a fortress around her life.' She made sure nothing like the 2016 robbery ever happens again. Her security now uses armored vehicles, decoys, and advance teams to check out locations before she arrives. Everyone who works for or meets Kim has to be thoroughly checked, even close friends, as per the RadarOnline report. Kim Kardashian was robbed and held at gunpoint when she visited Paris Fashion Week in 2016, the thieves stole jewelry which is worth millions of dollars. That incident scared her a lot and changed how she thinks about safety. She recently testified in court about the robbery, saying it was 'terrifying' and 'life-changing.' Eight people were convicted this month for being part of the robbery gang, according to the report by even a strict rulebook her staff and visitors must follow. If someone doesn't follow the rules, they're not allowed near her. She also added extra security for her four kids, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. The kids go to a private school with armed security and multiple nannies around them, as per The U.S. Sun in 2016 she was robbed in Paris and was held at spends around $12 million per year on her personal security.
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24-05-2025
- Time of India
‘Grandpa Gang' Walks Free Despite Guilty Verdict in Kim Kardashian Robbery Case
A Paris court has found eight men guilty in the shocking 2016 jewel heist involving Kim Kardashian, but none will return to jail. Dubbed the 'Grandpa Robbers,' most of the crew are in their 60s and 70s, and judges cited age and health concerns in sparing them further prison time. The ringleader and his accomplices walked free after already serving time during pre-trial detention. Kim, who did not attend the trial, later called the Paris attack 'the most terrifying experience' of her life. The dramatic robbery happened during Fashion Week inside her hotel room, with gunmen stealing over $6 million in jewels. The case, which dragged on for nearly a decade, has come to symbolize France's sluggish justice system. Read More
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