World Nov 19 Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems after stunning crown jewels heist Louvre director Laurence des Cars said on Wednesday that the cameras — about 100 of them — will be up and running by the end of next year while anti-intrusion systems will start to be put in place within two…
World Nov 10 Sarkozy released from prison after 3 weeks as he appeals conspiracy conviction France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy has left a Paris prison after an appeals court granted him release under judicial supervision.
World Nov 07 Louvre promises to restore imperial crown dropped by thieves during museum heist Thieves made away with eight objects on display at the Paris museum, including a sapphire diadem, necklace and single earring from a set linked to 19th-century Queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense.
World Nov 05 Louvre heist suspect’s trial in a separate case postponed due to high media profile The suspect's lawyers argued that the high-profile nature of the Louvre robbery hindered their preparation. The prosecutor agreed that the case needed to be judged in "serene conditions."…
World Nov 01 Two new suspects handed preliminary charges over Louvre jewels heist, prosecutor says The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation.
World Oct 29 Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects ‘partially’ admitted participation in Louvre jewel heist It took thieves less than eight minutes to steal the jewels in broad daylight on Oct. 19, shocking the world. They have not been recovered.
World Oct 22 Louvre reopens 3 days after jewel heist as director offers to resign over ‘terrible failure’ In testimony to the French Senate, Louvre director Laurence des Cars said that the museum had a shortage of security cameras outside the monument and other ″weaknesses″ exposed by Sunday’s theft.
World Oct 21 France’s former President Sarkozy begins 5-year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracy He is the first ex-leader of modern France to be imprisoned.
World Oct 21 Jewels stolen from Louvre worth an estimated $102 million, Paris prosecutor says Prosecutor Laure Beccuau, whose office is leading the investigation, said about 100 investigators are now involved in the police hunt for the suspects and gems after Sunday’s theft.
World Oct 20 Louvre remains closed one day after jewel heist Culture Minister Rachida Dati said the heist lasted less than eight minutes and was highly efficient.