PARIS – May 29, 2024 – The legal proceedings surrounding the 2016 Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian have concluded. On Monday, the public prosecutor announced there would be no appeal against the sentences given too those involved in the high‑profile case. This decision effectively ends the case, preventing a second trial, and follows the May 23 sentencing. With the sentences delivered and no appeals forthcoming, the
final chapter of this case has been written.
paris Robbery Case Closed: No Appeal for Kim Kardashian’s Attackers
The legal saga surrounding the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris has reached its conclusion. The public prosecutor’s office confirmed Monday it will not appeal the May 23 sentencing of the individuals involved in the high-profile case.
Key Developments
- The deadline for appeal expired Monday evening.
- none of the convicted robbers filed an appeal.
- The public prosecutor’s office will not pursue an appeal.
- This decision effectively closes the case, preventing a second criminal trial.
did you know? The robbery occurred during Paris Fashion Week, adding to the media frenzy surrounding the event.
The Assize Court delivered what many considered lenient sentences after a four-week hearing. These sentences allowed the convicted individuals to avoid returning to prison, a decision that raised eyebrows given the severity of the crime.
Sentencing Details
The prosecution had initially sought significantly harsher penalties, requesting 10-year prison terms for the men who targeted Kardashian in her Parisian hotel room. The incident, which took place on the night of Oct. 2-3, 2016, resulted in the theft of approximately 9 million euros worth of jewelry.
“They were thought of remotely of this serious event,”
President of the court,david de Pas
Judge David de Pas cited the extensive time elapsed-nine years-since the crime and the health conditions of the primary defendants as factors influencing the court’s decision. He stated that these considerations “ethically prohibited from imprisoning anyone.”
The Mastermind and His Sentence
Four men were found guilty of robbing and kidnapping Kardashian at gunpoint in her hotel room. Aomar Aït Khedache, 69, identified as the principal perpetrator, received an eight-year prison sentence, with three years suspended.
The court ordered that the remaining three years be served concurrently with another sentence,effectively preventing Aït Khedache from returning to prison.
Pro Tip: Concurrent sentencing allows a defendant to serve multiple sentences at the same time, rather than consecutively, possibly reducing the overall time spent in prison.
Kardashian’s Reaction
kim Kardashian expressed satisfaction with the verdict, stating she wanted to turn the page.
During her testimony on May 13, she accepted an apology from Aomar Aït khedache.
“I forgive you” even if “it does not change the trauma”. “I believe in the second chance,”
Kim Kardashian
Kardashian, who announced her law degree on the day of the verdict, emphasized her belief in second chances.
