Kim Kardashian is finally speaking out following the long-awaited verdict in her 2016 Paris robbery case, and her words hit hard.
After a Paris court found eight individuals guilty for their role in the armed robbery that shook the reality star’s world nearly a decade ago, Kim issued a powerful statement reflecting on the trauma, the justice system, and her ongoing mission to advocate for victims.
In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Kim said, “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.”
It’s a chilling reminder of just how much the incident affected her. Kim, now 44, was held at gunpoint in a luxury Paris hotel back in 2016 while armed robbers stole millions worth of jewelry. The trauma from that night has followed her for years, reshaping the way she travels, thinks, and lives.
She made it clear in her new statement that justice, though delayed, has been deeply meaningful. “I’m deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case,” she said. Her legal team, Michael Rhodes, Léonor Hennerick, and Jonathan Mattou, echoed her sentiment in a joint statement, praising the French court’s handling of the case and Kim’s bravery 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,” they shared. “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.”
Still, the aftermath is bittersweet. While the eight suspects were convicted, all of them will walk free due to time already served. That twist hasn’t gone unnoticed, and even the presiding judge, David De Pas, acknowledged the reality. According to CNN, De Pas described the sentences as “quite lenient,” adding, “You have caused harm, even if you did not strike, if blood has not been shed, you have caused fear.”
Fear is exactly what Kim has lived with since that night, fear that lingered for years, shifting the way she moved through the world. This wasn’t just a celebrity headline, it was a trauma that changed her life forever. But Kim isn’t just closing the book on the case. She’s using it as a springboard to keep advocating for justice reform, showing yet again that she’s more than a headline, she’s a force.
Now, with the legal process behind her, Kim is focusing on what’s next. Healing, yes, but also using her platform to keep pushing for systemic change. Whether it’s speaking out for victims or advocating for criminal justice reform, she’s not staying silent.
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