Kim Kardashian issues statement after Paris robbery guilty verdict

Kim Kardashian “will never forget what happened” to her during the Paris robbery.

After eight people were found guilty by a Paris court of crimes connected to the gunpoint robbery of Kardashian, 44, in 2016, she said she is “deeply grateful to the French authorities for pursuing justice in this case”.

Kardashian added in a statement to PEOPLE: “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.”

Her attorneys Michael Rhodes, Léonor Hennerick and Jonathan Mattou added in their own statement that Kardashian “appreciates the Court’s decision and once again thanks the French authorities for treating her with great respect throughout the process”.

They went on: “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.

“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.”

The eight suspects who were found guilty will all walk free due to the fact that they have served time previously.

According to CNN, Judge David De Pas called the sentences “quite lenient”.

De Pas said: “They were thought of a long way away from this serious event, which impacted the civil parties. You have caused harm, even if you did not strike, if blood has not been shed, you have caused fear.”