By Daily Review Online
A Paris court has awarded reality television star Kim Kardashian €1 in damages over the 2016 armed robbery in which she was held at gunpoint and stripped of jewellery worth more than $6 million.
The €1 award was the amount requested by Kardashian, according to a lawyer involved in the case.
The robbery occurred on October 2, 2016, at the Hôtel de Pourtalès during Paris Fashion Week. Two men dressed as police officers reportedly entered Kardashian’s suite, restrained her with zip ties and tape, and stole her jewellery.
Among the items taken was a diamond ring Kardashian had worn to a Givenchy show earlier that evening.
Eight people were convicted last year over their roles in the robbery. The suspects, dubbed “les papys braqueurs” — or “grandpa robbers” — because six of them were in their 60s and 70s when they stood trial, were convicted of offences including armed robbery, kidnapping and gang association.
None of the convicted individuals returned to prison because they had already spent time in pre-trial detention, while none appealed against the verdict.
Kardashian and her stylist, Simone Harouche, who was present during the robbery, welcomed the latest court decision in a joint statement.
“The experience was deeply traumatic, and its impact has stayed with us. Today’s decision is not about the compensation, but about accountability and recognition,” they said.
Harouche was also awarded €1, which was the amount she had sought.
The court also awarded €109,516 to a former hotel receptionist who told the court that the incident had left him traumatised. He had sought €550,000 in damages and interest.
The hotel itself was awarded €50,000.
Following the convictions, Kardashian expressed gratitude to French authorities for pursuing justice, describing the robbery as the most terrifying experience of her life and saying it had left a lasting impact on her and her family.
She said she remained committed to seeking justice and promoting a fair legal system while hoping for healing for those affected.