Why Kim Kardashian was awarded one euro by a Paris court

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16 Sep 2026 • 10:20 PM MYT
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Why Kim Kardashian was awarded one euro by a Paris court

  • Kim Kardashian has been awarded symbolic compensation of 1 euro by a Paris court following her 2016 armed robbery, matching the exact amount she requested.
  • A hotel receptionist traumatised during the Paris Fashion Week heist was awarded 109,516 euros in damages, while the hotel received 50,000 euros.
  • Eight individuals were convicted last year for their roles in the robbery, in which thieves stole more than 6 million dollars worth of jewellery from Kardashian's suite.
  • Kardashian's stylist Simone Bretter, who was present during the raid, was also awarded a symbolic 1 euro matching her request.
  • In a statement, Kardashian expressed gratitude to French authorities for pursuing justice, describing the crime as the most terrifying experience of her life.

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