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Ruby Slippers Auction Nears End with Bids Over $1 Million

Originally Published 1 year ago — by KARE11.com

The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, is in the final hours of a fundraising effort to buy a pair of ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' at an auction in Dallas, Texas. The museum, which had the slippers stolen in 2005, has raised over $1.5 million but needs at least $3.5 million to secure the iconic shoes. Despite improved security measures and a $100,000 state commitment, the museum is still seeking donations to bring the slippers back to Garland's childhood home.

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"Reformed Mobster Spared Jail Time for Stealing 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times

Terry Martin, now 76, was sentenced to time served and a year of probation for stealing Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005, as he believed they were adorned with real rubies and planned to sell them on the black market. However, he later discovered that the gems were made of glass. Due to his health condition, he was spared prison time and ordered to pay about $23,000 in restitution to the museum.

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