Kim Kardashian has been awarded one euro ($1.15) in compensation by a Paris court for having been the victim of an armed robbery in the French capital in 2016.
Kardashian, 45, lost $10million-worth of jewelry in the terrifying October 2016 raid, including a $4million engagement ring from her ex-husband, the rapper Kanye West, that has never been recovered.
Two of the robbers, dressed as police, forced their way into her suite, bound Kardashian with zip ties and tape, leaving the reality star fearing she would be raped or murdered.
Because of their ages, the robbers became known in France as 'les papys braqueurs,' or the grandpa robbers. Six of them were in their 60s and 70s when they were tried for armed robbery, kidnapping, gang association and other charges.
Kardashian has sought to move on since the court last year found eight people guilty for their roles in what the celebrity described as 'the most terrifying experience of my life.'
The one euro was the amount of compensation she had asked for, according to a lawyer involved in the case.
Kim Kardashian has been awarded one euro ($1.15) in compensation by a Paris court for having been the victim of an armed robbery in the French capital in 2016 - pictured May 13 2025
Kardashian, 45, lost $10million-worth of jewelry in the terrifying October 2016 raid, including a $4million engagement ring from her ex-husband, the rapper Kanye West , that has never been recovered - pictured 2020
In Tuesday's joint statement with stylist Simone Harouche, who was present during the robbery, Kardashian expressed gratitude to the French justice system.
'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.
'We are thankful to the Court and everyone who supported us throughout this process, and we hope to now move forward and continue to heal.'
The court awarded a former receptionist at the Hôtel de Pourtalès 109,516 euros ($126,472), according to his lawyer. Kardashian had been staying at the hotel when the robbery gang targeted her.
The receptionist said he had been traumatized by the October 2, 2016, jewel heist during Fashion Week. He had sought 550,000 euros ($634,868) in damages and interest. His lawyer, Mohand Ouidja, welcomed the decision as a victory.
The court awarded the hotel 50,000 euros ($57,741). It awarded 1 euro – the amount she had requested – to Harouche, Kardashian´s stylist who was present during the robbery.
With time already served in pretrial detention, none of those found guilty went back to prison. None of them appealed the verdict.
Kardashian said in a statement issued after their conviction that she was 'deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case.'
Last year Kardashian described how they tied her hands with cable ties, dragged her to the bathtub and pointed a gun at her temple
Aomar Aït Khedache (pictured), the ringleader of the robbers, penned a letter of remorse whilst in prison in 2017 to Kim Kardashian
'The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving a lasting impact on me and my family,' the celebrity said. '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.'
Her legal team said: 'Kim appreciates the court's decision and once again thanks the French authorities for treating her with great respect throughout the process. It has been a long journey from that terrible night back in 2016 to her standing courageously in a historic Paris courtroom to confront these criminals.
'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.'

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