Kim Kardashian Reacts to Verdict After 8 People Found Guilty in Her 2016 Paris Robbery
Kim Kardashian is speaking out after eight people were found guilty of robbing her back in 2016.
The reality star was the victim of a terrifying ordeal back in 2016 when a group of people broke into her Paris hotel room, held her at gunpoint, and stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry. She testified in court this month in Paris.
In her testimony, Kim detailed how security protocols have changed since the robbery and what she does with all of her jewelry now. You can see everything else Kim revealed in her testimony.
8 out of 10 defendants were found guilty for their involvement in the armed robbery. One person was fully acquitted and another was convicted on a weapons charge, but not on charged connected to the robbery, according to NBC News.
Kim has released a statement in response to the verdict.
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She said, “I am deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case. The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving a lasting impact on me and my family. 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.”
Kim‘s legal team told E! News, “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.”
In more happy news, Kim just celebrated a major milestone in her life this week!