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Time of India
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
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Daily Mail
NONE of Kim Kardashian's armed robbers will spend one more day in prison after they held her at gunpoint and stole $10million of jewellery
Not a single one of the armed robbers who held Kim Kardashian up at gunpoint and stole $10million-worth of jewellery will spend another day in prison, it emerged today. Lawyers for the seven men and one woman found guilty of targeting the 44-year-old reality TV star confirmed on Saturday that all remained free. This was despite them all being convicted at the Paris Assizes on Friday, following a high-profile trial lasting just under a month. 'Health and age factors and the fact that they have spent periods in prison already means that none will go back inside a cell,' said a defence counsel source. 'All have returned to their homes.' It came as lawyers for Ms Kardashian said she was 'satisfied' with the result of the trial, and that 'justice had been served..' 'It's now done, she can move on,' said the American's barrister, Léonor Hennerick, although she confirmed that the vast majority of the swag has never been recovered. The highest sentence of eight years in prison - with five suspended - was handed down to 69-year-old Aomar Aït Khedache, the ringleader of the gang, who have been referred to as the 'Grandpa Robbers', because most are now in their 60s and 70s. Known as 'Old Omar', Aït Khedache is deaf and can barely speak following years of ill health and a lifetime of violent crime, including other heists and drugs running. His defence lawyer, Chloé Arnoux, said: 'He was sentenced to eight years in prison, but he won't go, because he has already served five years in prison. 'He was convicted in 2017 for another sentence concurrently with the latest one handed down, so the remaining three years will be suspended too.' Ms Arnoux said: 'This decision is also proof that justice can truly redress the situation in ways other than prison.' Yunnis Abbas, a 72-year-old who wrote a book titled 'I kidnapped Kim Kardashian', received a seven year sentence, with two years suspended, but has already spent enough time inside to go free. Prosecutors had called for 10 years in prison for the robbers, and trial judge David De Pas had it in his power to imprison them for up to 30 years. The Judge later admitted 'the sentences were fairly lenient,' but it was almost nine years since the October 2016 heist, and none of the accused was likely to reoffend, he said. 'You didn't hit anyone, you frightened them,' the Judge told the defendants. 'You caused trauma, probably in a lasting way,' but 'rebuilt your lives and taken steps to reintegrate.' Two of the defendants - both considered informants who allegedly passed on Ms Kardashian's movement to the gang during Paris Fashion Week - were acquitted. Ms Kardashian lost some of her most treasured possessions in the raid, including a $4million engagement ring from her ex-husband, the rapper Kanye West. During an emotional testimony to the court last week, she said she had feared she would not survive the raid. Judge De Pas asked her directly during court questioning: 'Did you think you were going to die, Madam?' The American replied: 'Absolutely, I was certain I was going to die..' The vast majority of defendants were imprisoned in January 2017, three months after the robbery. But then they were released on bail, meaning they were all free when the trial started in April. Ms Kardashian was not in court on Friday, but her lawyers said she was following proceedings from her home in Los Angeles. The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star qualified as an attorney this month, following six years of study. She said she wanted to 'fight for justice', including for defendants in criminal trials. Her late father, Robert Kardashian Junior, famoulsy defended actor at his trial for murder in 1995. During the Paris trial, Ms Kardashian accepted an emotional apology from the gang ringleader, Aït Khedache. In a statement released after the trial, the 44-year-old added that she was 'deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case.' The SKIMS founder 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,' she added in what could be perceived in a nod to the family of the criminals. She ended with: 'I remain committed to advocating for justice, and promoting a fair legal system.' Paris detectives were originally convinced that justice in the Kardashian case would be swift and decisive, but timetabling problems caused by other high-profile trials, including terrorist ones, caused backlogs. There were also fears that the Kardashian case would destroy the VIP French tourism industry at a time of prestige five-star events, such as the Paris Olympics and Rugby World Cup.
News24
24-05-2025
- News24
Kim Kardashian ‘grateful' after Paris robbers convicted
Kim Kardashian has expressed her gratitude to the French authorities after the conviction of a gang that stole $10 million in jewellery from her during a robbery in Paris in 2016. The convicted 'Grandpa robbers' got light sentences and avoided more jail time, despite calls for harsher punishments. Most of the stolen jewellery, including a $3.9 million diamond ring, has not been found. A French court on Friday convicted a gang of robbers who stole $10 million in jewellery from reality TV star Kim Kardashian in a Paris hotel in 2016, although they will not return to jail, and the verdicts were more lenient than requested by the prosecution. Describing the heist as 'the most terrifying experience of my life', Kardashian swiftly expressed her gratitude to the French authorities for pursuing 'justice' in the case. Nine men and one woman have been on trial since April, and prosecutors sought the toughest jail terms - 10 years - for the four men accused of carrying out the robbery. Aomar Ait Khedache, 69, the ringleader, was handed the heaviest sentence of three years in prison plus five years suspended, but due to time served in jail, will not return to detention, like all the others convicted. Two other suspects accused of handing information about the American superstar's whereabouts were acquitted. All the sentences were substantially lower than the terms demanded by the prosecution. Kardashian, then 35, was robbed while staying at an exclusive hotel in the French capital on the night of 2-3 October 2016. She was threatened with a gun to the head and tied up, with her mouth taped. Kardashian said after the verdict that she was 'deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice'. 'The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving a lasting impact on me and my family,' she said in a statement sent by her lawyers. 'While I'll never forget what happened, I believe in the power of growth and accountability and pray for healing for all,' she added. 'I am very sorry' After the hearing adjourned, the convicted men embraced their loved ones in relief and slowly left the courtroom, taking with them the bags and suitcases they had prepared in case of imprisonment. 'The sentences are quite lenient; I understand that you understand that you have caused harm,' presiding judge David De Pas told them as he read out the verdicts. He also said, 'The state of health of the main protagonists ethically prohibits incarcerating anyone. It would have been unjust to take you to prison this evening.' Aomar Ait Khedache had begged to be forgiven in his final statement ahead of sentencing. Khedache is now virtually mute and completely deaf, and his statement was read out by his lawyer. 'I ask for forgiveness. I can't find the words. I am very sorry,' he wrote, asking for 'a thousand pardons' from his son Harminy, who was convicted for acting as a driver on the night of the heist. Two other men convicted of carrying out the robbery on the night, Yunice Abbas, 71, and Didier Dubreucq, 69, were sentenced to seven years in jail, including five suspended. Dubreucq was absent as he is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The fourth member of the robbery gang, Marc-Alexandre Boyer, at 35, the only youngster, was given the same sentence. Kardashian's lawyers said in a statement that the star 'looks forward to putting this tragic episode behind her as she continues working to improve the criminal justice system on behalf of victims, the innocent, and the incarcerated seeking to redeem themselves'. 'Grandpa robbers' Most of the stolen valuables were never recovered, including a diamond ring given to Kardashian by her then-husband, rapper Kanye West. The ring alone was valued at 3.5 million euros ($3.9 million). The robbery was the biggest against a private individual in France in 20 years. Most of the accused are now in their 60s and 70s and have been dubbed the 'Grandpa robbers' by French media. But making the sentencing demands earlier this week, the prosecutor urged the judges and jury to remember that Kardashian was targeted by a violent attack and not to be taken in by the 'wrinkles' of the defendants. AFP The American star testified at the trial, wearing a diamond necklace valued at $3 million, according to its New York-based creator, Samer Halimeh. During the trial, Kardashian told the court she forgave Khedache after hearing a letter of apology from him. 'I forgive you for what has taken place, but it does not change the emotion, the feelings, the trauma and the way my life changed,' she told Khedache, adding that she believed in a 'second chance'. Kardashian, sometimes described as 'famous for being famous', became well known in the early 2000s through TV reality shows before launching fashion brands and appearing in films.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Kim Kardashian gets justice on the Paris robbery case; calls the incident a 'terrifying experience of her life'
Following a week-long trial case, Kim Kardashian gets justice and eight of the ten robbers, who held her at gunpoint and stole millions of dollars worth of jewellery in Paris in 2016, were found guilty by the court. Kim Kardashian gets justice As the French media likes to call them, the Grandpa Robbers were held accountable for the crime, where one of the gang members was fully acquitted on charges of planning and carrying out the armed robbery during Paris Fashion Week, while others were charged for assisting in conspiracy and possession of weapons, according to NBC. The robbers are declared won't get arrested However, all of them walked free on Friday night, as the time had already been served in jail with varying amounts of pre-trial period. Judge David De Pas called the sentences "quite lenient," as per CNN. Most of the defendants are in their 60s and 70s, who walk with orthopaedic shoes and a cane to assist. Out of the original 12 suspects who entered her hotel room, one died, and another defendant has Alzheimer's disease and, hence, was ruled unfit to stand trial. The statement given by Kim Kardashian In a statement given by Kim Kardashian following the jury's verdict, she stated that she's 'deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo 'The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving a lasting impact on me and my family,' she added. '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 44-year-old continued. The ring leader apologised... At the end of Kardashian's testimony, the judge read out the letter written by the gang leader, Khedache, who is partially deaf and cannot speak. He apologised for inflicting pain and trauma on Kim Kardashian. 'I want to come to you as a human being and say how much I regret my act," he wrote. While Kim was moved by the gesture, she said that the trauma cannot be changed. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Grandpa Robbers' found guilty in Kardashian robbery by Paris court
A French court found the ringleader and seven other members who were involved in the armed robbery of Kim Kardashian guilty, but did not give them a prison sentence. The chief judge, David De Pas, said that the defendants' ages and their health issues weighed on the court's decision to impose milder sentences. He added that the nine years between the robbery and the trial was also taken into account. The 69-year-old ringleader Aomar Aït Khedache received the stiffest sentence, eight years imprisonment but five of those were suspended. Three others got seven years, five of them suspended. Three more got prison sentences ranging from five to three years, mostly or completely suspended, and an eighth person was found guilty on a weapons charge and fined. However, with the time already served in pretrial detention, none of the defendants will have to sit out a further prison sentence. The court acquitted two of the 10 defendents. Almost a decade ago, a group dubbed the "Grandpa Robbers", because of their age and long criminal histories, tied up the reality star at gunpoint and stole millions of dollars' worth of jewellery. Kardashian flew to Paris earlier this month to testify. The reality star had been alone in her luxury residence during the 2016 Paris Fashion Week, and said she believed she would have been raped, killed and would never see her children again. On Friday, Khedache asked for 'a thousand pardons,' communicated via a written note in court. Other defendants also used their final words to express remorse. Kardashian's lawyer Franck Berton told the Associated Press that Kardashian forgave the ringleader. 'I do appreciate the letter, I forgive you,' she said. 'But it doesn't change the feelings and the trauma and the fact that my life was forever changed.' Kardashian was not present for the verdict, but her lawyers said she had accepted the court's ruling. The celebrity wrote in a statement afterwards that she was 'deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case.' 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," she added.
