Nov 05 Louvre heist suspect's trial in a separate case postponed due to high media profile By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press 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."… Continue reading
Nov 05 Motorist 'deliberately' hit 5 people in car ramming on French Atlantic island By Yohan Bonnet, Associated Press The incidents occurred Wednesday across the two neighboring towns of Dolus-d'Oléron and Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron. A suspect has been detained. Continue reading
Nov 05 France suspends access to Shein online platform as the retailer opens its first store in Paris By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The move came on the same day that Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris inside one of the city’s most iconic department stores. On Wednesday morning protesters camped outside the BHV department store, but crowds of shoppers turned… Continue reading
Nov 01 Two new suspects handed preliminary charges over Louvre jewels heist, prosecutor says By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 5:01 Art crime investigator breaks down the brazen jewel heist at the Louvre By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins Three of the four members of the so-called “commando team” allegedly behind the brazen heist at the Louvre are in custody. Thieves posing as construction workers broke through a balcony window at the museum, ransacked two cases of royal jewels… Continue watching
Oct 30 Key details emerge in Louvre jewel heist as 5 more are arrested By Thomas Adamson, Angela Charlton, Associated Press Key planning details have snapped into focus. Continue reading
Oct 29 Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects 'partially' admitted participation in Louvre jewel heist By Thomas Adamson, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 27 What to know about the Louvre heist investigation after 2 arrests By Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Sam Metz, Associated Press French authorities have made several arrests, but details remain scarce due to strict privacy laws. Investigators are analyzing DNA samples and surveillance footage. Continue reading
Oct 26 Suspects arrested over theft of crown jewels from the Louvre, prosecutor says By Samuel Petrequin, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press Suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday, a week after the heist that stunned the world. Continue reading
Oct 23 What will happen to the jewels stolen from the Louvre Museum? Here's where they might end up By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, R.J. Rico, Associated Press It's not like someone could publicly wear one of France's Crown Jewels stolen on Sunday, and finding a market to sell the full artifacts would be incredibly difficult. Continue reading