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Guilty Plea Hearing in 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers Case Delayed Due to Hospitalization

Jerry Hal Saliterman’s expected guilty plea related to stolen ruby slippers has been postponed as he remains hospitalized with serious health issues.

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A Minnesota man's impending guilty plea concerning a pair of stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' has been postponed indefinitely following his hospitalization due to severe health conditions, including sepsis. Jerry Hal Saliterman, 77, was set to plead guilty in court but must wait until he recovers. The slippers were stolen in 2005, and after nearly 13 years, they were recovered in 2018, later fetching a record $32.5 million in an auction. Saliterman, charged with theft and witness tampering, had previously attended court via video from his hospital bed.

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  • The case highlights a legal system that offers leniency based on health status, as seen with the light sentence given to the original thief due to age and health concerns.

  • The stolen ruby slippers represent a significant piece of American pop culture, and their recovery has garnered attention, not just for the theft, but because of their value in memorabilia, reflecting economic interests.

  • The postponement of the hearing due to the defendant's health invites discussion on the implications of age and illness in legal proceedings, raising questions about the appropriate treatment of elderly defendants.

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