Kim Kardashian has been awarded one euro ($1.15) in compensation by a Paris court for the traumatic armed robbery she experienced in the French capital in 2016. The reality star lost approximately $10 million worth of jewelry during the incident, including a $4 million engagement ring from her ex-husband, rapper Kanye West, which has never been recovered.
During the October 2016 raid, two robbers disguised as police officers forced their way into Kardashian's suite. They bound her with zip ties and tape, leaving her fearing for her life. The perpetrators, some of whom were in their 60s and 70s at the time of their trial, became known in France as 'les papys braqueurs,' or the grandpa robbers.
Kardashian, who was not present in court for the recent proceedings, sought symbolic compensation. "The experience was deeply traumatic, and its impact has stayed with us," Kardashian and her stylist, Simone Harouche, who was also present during the robbery, stated in a joint release. "Today's decision is not about the compensation, but about accountability and recognition."
Last year, a court found eight individuals guilty for their roles in the robbery. Kardashian has described the incident as "the most terrifying experience of my life." The court also awarded a former hotel receptionist 109,516 euros ($126,472) and the hotel itself 50,000 euros ($57,741) in damages. Harouche was awarded one euro, the amount she had requested.
With time already served in pretrial detention, none of the convicted individuals were returned to prison, and none appealed the verdict. Kardashian's legal team stated that she "appreciates the court's decision and once again thanks the French authorities for treating her with great respect throughout the process." They added that she "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."