A lawyer's commentary on cultural property law and its impact on cultural property crime, antiquities trafficking, looted archaeology, illicit trade, art theft, heritage preservation, and museum risk management.
A lawyer's commentary on cultural property law and its impact on cultural property crime, antiquities trafficking, looted archaeology, illicit trade, art theft, heritage preservation, and museum risk management.
Prosecutors in Detroit, Michigan on Friday moved to dismiss the receiving and transporting stolen property charges against Wong Young Youn. Earlier this year it was reported that the defendant was cooperating…
The federal district court for the southern district of New York today allowed federal prosecutors to amend their forfeiture complaint in the case of United States of America v. A…
Michigan authorities have charged Wong Young Youn with violations of the National Stolen Property Act (NSPA) for allegedly receiving and transporting a stolen Hojo currency plate purchased for the price…
Federal prosecutions involving international theft or trafficking of cultural objects are rare. State prosecutions are novel. That is why the current case against Arnold-Peter Weiss, involving New York state law,…
An article appearing in Coin World reports that law enforcement officials on January 3, 2012 seized two ancient Greek coins from Italy before they were sold at a New York International…
The Egyptian people have displayed admirable concern for cultural heritage by protecting museums and archaeological sites while courageously expressing their hope for self-determination. It is a credit to the people…