"Four individuals appeared before Westminster magistrates, claiming they had a lawful excuse for their actions, stating it was a peaceful protest and the damage was minor."
"The incident on 6 December last year resulted in over £600 worth of damage to the casing and the museum floor, according to court proceedings."
"Footage of the incident was posted online by the campaign group Take Back Power, which claimed responsibility and is linked to Just Stop Oil."
"Historic Royal Palaces confirmed that the Imperial State Crown was not damaged, and the Jewel House exhibition temporarily closed but reopened later that afternoon."
Four people, Fatima Ali, Miriam Cranch, Mack Preston, and Matthew Cooper, denied charges of criminal damage after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels display. The incident caused over £600 in damage. They argued they had a lawful excuse, asserting it was a peaceful protest and that the damage was minor. Ali and Cranch also faced a second charge related to damage to shoes and a cape. The group responsible, Take Back Power, is linked to Just Stop Oil. The Jewel House exhibition temporarily closed but reopened later the same day.
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