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A Paris court awarded Kim Kardashian symbolic damages of 1 euro on Tuesday, reflecting her request exactly, following the high-profile jewelry heist she endured in 2016. The case also resulted in a former hotel receptionist being granted significant compensation of 109,516 euros for trauma suffered during the incident, while the hotel itself was awarded 50,000 euros. Kardashian expressed gratitude towards French authorities and emphasized her commitment to advocating for justice and promoting a fair legal system.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-16,
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same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On 2 October 2016, during Paris Fashion Week, Kim Kardashian was targeted by robbers who stole over $6 million worth of jewelry from her suite at the Hôtel de Pourtalès in Paris. The robbers were dressed as police officers and used zip ties to restrain Kardashian before fleeing with the stolen items, including a diamond ring she had worn that evening to a Givenchy show. Eight individuals were convicted last year for their involvement in this crime, which Kardashian described as "the most terrifying experience of my life." In court proceedings, Kardashian requested and was granted symbolic compensation of €1, matching the exact amount she asked for. Similarly, her stylist Simone Harouche received the same symbolic compensation. A former receptionist from the hotel, who had been traumatized by the incident, was awarded a significantly larger sum of €109,516 in damages and interest. The hotel itself was granted €50,000. Kardashian and Harouche expressed gratitude to the French justice system for holding those responsible accountable and recognizing the trauma they endured.
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Kim Kardashian was awarded symbolic compensation of 1 euro ($1.15) by a Paris court on Tuesday following her 2016 armed robbery in the French capital, matching the precise amount she had requested, according to a lawyer involved in the ongoing legal proceedings.
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she → award → proceedings
The US celebrity has attempted to move forward since eight individuals were convicted last year over their involvement in what she previously described as "the most terrifying experience of my life."
asserted
she → attempt → life
A former receptionist at the Hôtel de Pourtalès, where Kardashian was staying when targeted by the robbery gang, was awarded 109,516 euros ($126,472), according to statements made by his own legal counsel.
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Kardashian → stay → counsel
The worker stated he was traumatised by the heist during Paris Fashion Week on 2 October 2016.
asserted
he → state → October
Having sought 550,000 euros ($634,868) in damages and interest, his lawyer, Mohand Ouidja, hailed the ruling as a victory.
asserted
lawyer → seek → victory
The lawyer also read aloud the court's written decisions relating to Kardashian and others to The Associated Press.
The hotel was granted 50,000 euros ($57,741) by the court.
asserted
hotel → read → court
Simone Bretter, Kardashian's stylist present inside during the raid, was awarded 1 euro — matching the exact figure she requested.
asserted
she → award → figure
French lawyers representing Kardashian throughout the criminal trial did not answer telephone calls or text messages from the AP this week.
asserted
lawyers → represent → AP
Two of the thieves, dressed as police officers, forced their way into her suite, bound Kardashian with zip ties and tape and fled with over $6 million in stolen jewellery, including a diamond ring she had worn that night to a Givenchy show.
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she → dress → show
Due to their ages, the thieves became known in France as "les papys braqueurs," or the grandpa robbers.
asserted
thieves → know → braqueurs
Six of them were in their 60s and 70s when tried for armed robbery, kidnapping, gang association and other formal legal charges.
asserted
Six → try → robbery
Having already served time in pre-trial detention, none of those convicted returned to prison, nor did any appeal against the court's decision.
asserted
appeal → serve → decision
In a statement released afterwards, Kardashian said she was "deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case."
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she → release → case
"The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving a lasting impact on me and my family," the celebrity said.
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celebrity → leave → me
"While I’ll never forget what happened, I believe in the power of growth and accountability and pray for healing for all.
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I → forget → all
I remain committed to advocating for justice and promoting a fair legal system."
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I → remain → system
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