Three men have gone on trial for the daring theft of an 18-carat gold toilet worth $6 million from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace...

Published on February 26, 2025
Three men have gone on trial for the daring theft of an 18-carat gold toilet worth $6 million from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. The artwork, titled America by Maurizio Cattelan, was stolen in a meticulously planned overnight burglary in 2019, causing significant damage to the historic estate. Prosecutors allege the thieves dismantled the toilet in under five minutes and likely melted it down for profit. https://lnkd.in/gF4icZzP
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