Weiss Ancient Coins Prosecution Scheduled for July
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| Manhattan criminal courthouse. Source: nyc.gov |
Arnold-Peter Weiss’s case was scheduled today in Manhattan. New York Criminal Court records show that Dr. Weiss’s $200,000 cash bail was continued, and the next court date was set for July 3, 2012. [JULY 2012 UPDATE: Click here for a description of what happened at the July 3 hearing].
Law enforcement officials charged the Rhode Island hand surgeon in January with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property over $50,000. They arrested Weiss and seized two ancient Greek coins originating from Italy before the coins were sold at the International Numismatic Convention. Weiss faces up to a maximum of 15 years in prison if convicted of the offense.
Because authorities charged Weiss with a felony crime, his case was to be reviewed by a grand jury. Weiss, meanwhile, is presumed innocent.
Some possible legal issues to watch for in the case are discussed here.
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