A British woman is sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing rare wine valued at $42,600 (£31,744) from a restaurant in Virginia, according to reports. The theft involved an amount of luxury wine described by outlets as a significant haul and linked to a scheme in which the woman took the bottles from the establishment. After her arrest and court proceedings, the woman later returned two of the stolen bottles, which prosecutors and court records cited as part of the case outcome. One report says the return of two bottles could affect her time served, with the possibility that she may be released in about six months. The accounts agree on the core elements of the case: the value of the wine, the Virginia location, the sentence of 40 years, and the fact that she returned part of the alcohol inventory during the process. The reporting also indicates that eligibility for early release depends on factors set by the sentencing court and correctional authorities.