• Eight individuals convicted in connection with Kim Kardashian's 2016 robbery in Paris.
• The robbers were dubbed "les papys braqueurs" or "grandpa robbers" due to their age.
• Kardashian described her trauma during her testimony, fearing for her life during the attack.
• Sentences range from three to eight years, mostly suspended due to defendants' health.
• The stolen jewelry was valued at nearly $10 million, with some items never recovered.

A Paris court has found eight individuals guilty in connection with the violent robbery of Kim Kardashian that occurred in October 2016 during Paris Fashion Week. The defendants included seven men and one woman, with sentences ranging from three to eight years, primarily suspended due to the advanced age and health issues of many of the accused, according to New York Times and Independent.

The robbery, which involved the masked intruders tying up Kardashian with zip ties at gunpoint, has been described as one of France’s most audacious celebrity heists. It resulted in the loss of jewelry valued at nearly $10 million, including an engagement ring worth approximately $4 million, according to HuffPost. The event left Kardashian traumatized; during her testimony, she vividly recalled the moment, stating, “I was certain that was the moment that he was going to rape me.”

The main accused, 69-year-old Aomar Aït Khedache, claimed he was merely a foot soldier and denied being the ringleader. His DNA was pivotal in the investigation, and wiretaps revealed his involvement in orchestrating the heist. Despite not recovering most of the stolen items, the court's verdict was based on overwhelming evidence against the defendants, according to HuffPost and Independent.

This high-profile case not only shocked the celebrity world but also sparked a broader conversation about security among high-profile individuals. Kardashian's traumatic experience compelled her to change how she interacts with social media, notably stopping live location posts, reflecting a dramatic shift due to the ordeal. Her testimony included statements like, “I started to get this phobia of going out,” expressing profound anxiety stemming from the event, according to New York Times and Independent.