"Four Men Charged in $6 Million Gold Toilet Heist from Winston Churchill's Birthplace"

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"Four Men Charged in $6 Million Gold Toilet Heist from Winston Churchill's Birthplace"
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Four individuals have been charged in connection with the theft of a fully functional solid gold toilet, worth nearly $6 million, from Blenheim Palace in September 2019. The toilet, named "America" and created by artist Maurizio Cattalan, had been installed as part of an exhibition at the birthplace of Winston Churchill. The thieves caused significant damage and flooding during the burglary. The Crown Prosecution Service has charged James Sheen, Michael Jones, Fred Doe, and Bora Guccuk with various offenses related to the theft. The toilet has not been recovered.

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