Prosecutors say Minnesota man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday | March 17, 2025 4:38 PM GMT+0 |
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Man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from "Wizard of Oz" is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Man accused of hiding stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers dies ahead of court hearing
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Russia behind Ikea arson attack in Lithuania, prosecutors say
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Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts at Senate confirmation hearing
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Minnesota lawmaker behind 'Trump derangement syndrome' bill accused of soliciting teen
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Norfolk woman refuses to hand over 16th-century Italian painting identified as stolen
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Paolo Banchero boosts Magic past host Wizards
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Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town
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Teens charged with murder nearly a year after cyclist on way to work was intentionally hit by stolen vehicle
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Luigi Mangione shouldn't be allowed to use laptop in prison, prosecutors say
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Netflix paid $55 million for a show. Prosecutors say the creator blew it on Rolls Royces and crypto.
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