Paris Court Convicts Ringleader, Seven for Kim Kardashian Robbery

A Paris court found Aomar Ait Khedache, 69, the ringleader, and seven members of a gang guilty of robbing reality TV star Kim Kardashian in a 2016 gunpoint heist that resulted in the loss of $10 million worth of jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring from Kanye West that remains unrecovered. Eight of the nine defendants were convicted, with most sentences suspended and prison terms ranging up to three years, while two informants who allegedly tipped off the gang were acquitted. Despite multiple prior convictions, prosecutors sought a 10-year sentence for Khedache, who is now partially deaf and mute, but the court considered his age and health in sentencing. Khedache expressed remorse, apologizing via written notes during the trial. Kardashian, who testified emotionally, stated she feared for her life during the robbery. The court rejected Khedache's claim that someone else masterminded the heist, affirming he gave the orders and attempted to sell the stolen items abroad.