Accused billion dollar art thief tries suicide

A French waiter on trial for stealing artworks worth a billion dollars tried to hang himself overnight.

Accused billion dollar art thief tries suicide

A French waiter on trial for stealing artworks worth a billion dollars tried to hang himself overnight.

Police have put Stephane Breitwieser, 33, under suicide watch following the attempt, which could delay his trial in Strasbourg, officials said.

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