Oral Arguments Scheduled in Ka Nefer Nefer Mummy Mask Appeal
The Eight Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for January 13, 2013 in the case of U.S. v. Mask of Ka Nefer Nefer. The case involves federal prosecutors’ efforts to…
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Responses to the Destruction of Heritage in Egypt
Lives and livelihoods are in jeopardy in Egypt, which must be safeguarded. Those involved with heritage preservation, meanwhile, must do what they are able in order to protect history and…
Ka Nefer Nefer Forfeiture Case: SLAM Appellate Brief Strongly Criticizes Government
Lawyers for the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) this week answered the government’s appellate brief in the case of U.S. v. Mask of Ka Nefer Nefer, saying there is “no basis…
Emergency Protection of Egyptian Cultural Antiquities Act
The pillage of Egyptian cultural heritage continues. The latest news of ravaged archaeological sites comes from El Hibeh and Abu Sir Al Malaq where photos depict thrown-away bones and broken…
New York Prosecutors Seek to Forfeit Ancient Egyptian Artifacts
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York on March 20 filed a complaint in federal court seeking to forfeit five ancient Egyptian objects. U.S. Customs and…
Ka Nefer Nefer Settlement Terms to be Discussed
The United States Attorney’s Office has informed the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals that a settlement may be possible between the federal government, Egypt, and the St. Louis Art Museum…