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The Duke of Marlborough, Charles Spencer-Churchill, has been charged with choking someone and is scheduled to appear in court, amid a troubled past including disinheritance and family scandals. He is a distant relative of Winston Churchill and Princess Diana, and has faced legal and personal issues related to his privilege and history.
Two men involved in the 2019 theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace in England were sentenced to two to four years in prison, with evidence revealing their detailed planning and subsequent dismantling of the artwork for sale.
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.
Four men have been charged in the theft of an 18-karat gold toilet valued at $1.25 million, which was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019. The toilet, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, had been displayed at the Guggenheim museum in New York City before being installed at the palace. The men face charges including burglary, transferring criminal property, and conspiracy. The toilet has not been found, and its current value is estimated at $5.93 million.