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New Complaint Filed in Dinosaur Forfeiture Case

ByRick St. Hilaire
The United State Attorney in Manhattan submitted a newly amended complaint on Friday in the forfeiture case of United States v. One Tyrannosaurus Bataar Skeleton.  The complaint was filed in response to questions raised by the southern district of New York federal court.  It has not been published by the court as of this writing.

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©2010-2022 Cultural Heritage Lawyer Rick St. Hilaire. Content discussing cultural heritage law, art law, looted antiquities, stolen artifacts, and museum risk management that is general information only, not legal advice.

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