A Paris court has awarded Kim Kardashian €1 in damages over the 2016 armed robbery in which jewellery worth millions of euros was stolen from her while she was staying in the French capital.
The decision came after a civil case linked to the robbery, which took place at a luxury residence in Paris during Fashion Week in October 2016.
Kardashian was held at gunpoint and restrained during the incident, while the attackers took jewellery valued at about €9 million, including a diamond engagement ring.
The case became one of the most widely reported celebrity robberies in France. The suspects, many of whom were older men, were arrested and charged in connection with the crime.
A Paris court previously convicted several defendants over the robbery. Some received prison sentences, while others were given suspended sentences or acquitted because of insufficient evidence.
Kardashian’s civil claim sought compensation for the psychological and emotional impact of the incident rather than simply reimbursement for the stolen jewellery.
The court’s €1 award is largely symbolic and reflects the legal assessment of the damages claimed in the civil proceedings.
The robbery had a lasting impact on Kardashian. She later spoke publicly about experiencing fear and anxiety following the incident and changed aspects of her security arrangements and public lifestyle.
The case also attracted renewed attention to security concerns surrounding high-profile visitors to Paris, particularly during major fashion events when celebrities and wealthy travellers gather in the city.
The court’s decision brings another legal chapter to a case that has remained in the public spotlight for almost a decade since the 2016 robbery.
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