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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.

looted antiquities | prosecutions

No Prison Means No Deterrence

ByRick St. Hilaire July 8, 2010May 2, 2023

Crimes against culture rarely appear on the radar of law enforcement authorities. And when such crimes are investigated–oftentimes after years of time and effort–many prosecutors tend to let such cases…

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art theft | prosecutions

Art thief sentenced for stealing works by Chagall and Picasso

ByRick St. Hilaire January 18, 2010May 2, 2023

Last week a federal district court sentenced Marcus Patmon, 38, to 23 months in prison after he pled guilty to mail fraud, attempted wire fraud, and the interstate transport of…

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