Louvre Reveals Damage to Empress Eugénie's Stolen Crown
The Louvre released photographs showing the extensive damage to the 19th-century crown of Empress Eugénie following a $102.63 million jewelry heist in October.While the diamond and emerald-studded piece was badly crushed when thieves dropped it during their escape, museum president Laurence des Cars stated that a full restoration is possible.Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery of eight historic items, though the stolen loot remains unrecovered and experts fear the pieces may have been dismantled.
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