The man charged with swiping Frances McDormand's Oscar at an Academy Awards after-party has pleaded not guilty to theft during his first court appearance. While Bryant claims it was a prank, prosecutors pointed out he was detained near an exit and the suspect was charged with felony grand theft. He then puts down the cocktail he had in his hand, and picked up the Oscar, suggesting that McDormand may have left it on the bar. 'Best Actress winner Frances McDormand and her Oscar were happily reunited after a brief separation at last night’s Governors Ball,' said an Academy spokesperson on March 5, the day after the event. It was the second Oscar win for McDormand.

Source: Daily Mail March 28, 2018 17:18 UTC