Thief who stole 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers likely to avoid prison

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Terry Jon Martin, a dying thief, is expected to avoid prison after confessing to stealing Judy Garland's ruby slippers from a Minnesota museum in 2005. Martin, who is in hospice care, pleaded guilty to theft of a major artwork and is recommended to be sentenced to time served. His attorney revealed that an old mob associate persuaded him to steal the slippers as "one last score," despite Martin having seemingly put his criminal past behind him. Both sides are recommending time served due to Martin's fragile health, and he is also expected to pay restitution to the museum.
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