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Man Who Stole Thumb of Ancient Sculpture Gets Plea Deal
“He was a drunk kid in a bright green ugly Christmas sweater," said Michael Rohana’s attorney.
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After Breaking Thumb off Terracotta Warrior, Man Points Finger at Museum
The Franklin Institute is locked in a legal battle with the finger's thief, but the defendant's lawyers are demanding that the museum release security records that could prove this was merely a case of drunken vandalism.
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Theft of Terracotta Warrior Thumb Provokes Fierce Response from China
An unnamed Chinese official wants the perpetrator to be punished — and says the museum should pay for failing to protect priceless artifacts.
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FBI Points Finger at Thief of Terracotta Soldier's Thumb
An intruder in a green sweater "appeared to break something off from the Cavalryman’s left hand and put it in his left front pocket.”