Kim Kardashian has expressed her relief and gratitude following the guilty verdicts of eight robbers involved in the harrowing 2016 Paris heist that left her traumatized. In a statement to Entertainment Tonight, Kardashian described the ordeal as “the most terrifying experience of my life,” recalling the moment the gang held a gun to her head. “I thought they were going to shoot me,” she revealed, detailing her fear for her life as the robbers bound and gagged her in her luxury Paris apartment.

On Friday, the so-called “grandpa robbers” were sentenced to up to eight years in prison, although their time served in pre-trial detention means they may not face significant additional incarceration. The ringleader, a 69-year-old man who appeared in court using a cane, was tied to the crime through DNA found on the zip ties used to restrain Kardashian. The gang made off with a staggering $10 million worth of jewelry, including a $4 million diamond engagement ring from her ex-husband Kanye West.

Kardashian, who took the stand for over five hours, fought back tears as she recounted the traumatic events, emphasizing her deep-seated fear of being raped or murdered. “I just prayed that my 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren would have a normal life after they found my dead body,” she confessed.

In a powerful display of resilience, Kardashian attended court dressed in designer attire and dripping in diamonds, reportedly wearing a $3 million necklace. Her actions seem to signal a defiance against her past trauma and a reclaiming of her power. “This is closure for me,” she stated, expressing hope for healing and accountability. As the legal saga comes to a close, Kardashian looks forward to moving on, citing her belief in the potential for growth after such a painful experience.