Paris Court Awards Kim Kardashian €1 Over 2016 Armed Robbery at Hotel de Pourtales
A Paris court decided on Tuesday to award Kim Kardashian €1 (about US$1.15) for the armed robbery she faced in 2016, which is exactly what she asked for, according to one of her lawyers. This decision follows last year's convictions of eight people involved in the jewel theft that took place on October 2, 2016. Kardashian described the robbery as "the most terrifying experience of my life." The robbers, known as the "grandpa robbers," tied her up in her hotel room and stole US$6 million worth of jewelry while she was in Paris for Fashion Week. The court also granted €109,516 (around US$126,472) to a former hotel receptionist who sought €550,000 in damages for trauma from the incident. His lawyer, Mohand Ouidja, praised the outcome as a victory.
Key facts
- A Paris court awarded Kim Kardashian €1 (US$1.15) on Tuesday for the 2016 armed robbery.
- The awarded amount matched the compensation Kardashian had requested.
- Eight people were found guilty last year for their roles in the robbery.
- The gang, known as the "grandpa robbers," bound Kardashian in her hotel room and took US$6 million in jewellery.
- The robbery occurred on October 2, 2016, during Fashion Week in Paris.
- Kardashian was staying at the Hotel de Pourtales when the gang targeted her.
- A former hotel receptionist was awarded €109,516 (US$126,472) after saying he was traumatised by the heist.
- The receptionist had sought €550,000 in damages and interest; his lawyer Mohand Ouidja welcomed the decision as a victory.
Entities
Artists
- Kim Kardashian
- Mohand Ouidja
Institutions
- Hotel de Pourtales
Locations
- Paris
- France