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The Golden Toilet: ‘Not a bog standard burglary’
In this seventh episode, Caroline and Jack bring you the verdicts from the trial of the golden toilet. Michael Jones was convicted by a unanimous verdict of burglary, while Fred Doe was convicted of laundering the stolen gold by a majority of 10 jurors to two. Bora Guccuk was acquitted. The episode features all the latest from court as well as explosive new details about the background to this case. Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us [email protected] Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and Liz Hull Editor: Chelsey Moore Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. This episode contains some details that listeners could find distressing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Golden Toilet: ‘A Loss to the Nation’s Bottoms’
In this sixth episode, Caroline and Jack bring you the closing speeches from the prosecution and defence lawyers as the golden toilet trial draws to a close. The prosecutor told the court it was impossible to avoid the conclusion all three defendants were knowingly involved in the conspiracy surrounding the theft and sale of the toilet. But the defence barristers argued there was little evidence to support this - and accused police of failing to “flush out” the real culprits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Golden Toilet: ‘He’s an idiot’
In this fifth episode, Caroline and Jack bring you the evidence of the second defendant, Fred Doe, who is accused of trying to broker a sale for the stolen golden toilet. Fred Doe told the court that he had no idea the gold was stolen and expressed regret for ever getting involved with the “idiot” burglar who was in the gang that smashed their way into Blenheim Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Golden Toilet: ‘It’s not a lie’
In this fourth episode, Caroline and Jack have more of the evidence from the man on trial for his involvement in the burglary of the solid gold toilet. Michael Jones insisted his visits to Blenheim Palace in the days before were innocent and he was there, not to carry out reconnaissance missions, but because he was interested in the exhibitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Golden Toilet: The Defence
In this third episode, Caroline and Jack have the evidence of one of the defendants in the case. Michael Jones told the jury he was not carrying out reconnaissance missions at Blenheim Palace in the days before the theft of the solid gold toilet. He said he was visiting the exhibitions because he found the art intriguing. We also heard that the artist who created the loo was behind a piece of art which featured a banana duck-taped to a wall. It sold for over £5million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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For ad-free listening to The Trial, exclusive bonus episodes every week, and complete access to previous series of the show, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member. The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. Follow us on @thetrialpod Contact us at [email protected] Leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on WhatsApp - +447796657512 (start your message with 'Trial') A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

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