Minnesota man indicted for stealing iconic 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers in 2005.
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A grand jury in North Dakota indicted a 76-year-old Minnesota man, Terry Martin, for stealing the ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005. The slippers, one of only four authentic pairs, were insured for $1 million at the time but are now valued at $3.5 million. The FBI recovered the shoes in 2018, and Martin was indicted on one count of theft of a major artwork. An initial court appearance is set for June 1.
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