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United States v. DeCicco

United States v. DeCicco, 435 F.2d 478 (2d Cir. 1970).

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In 1968, fourteen paintings, including works by Cezanne, Gauguin, Goya, Modigliani, Monet, Picasso and Renoir, as well as two sculptures by Degas and Rodin, were stolen from the Pennsylvania home of Dr. and Mrs. T. Edward Hanley. Subsequently, in connection with this theft, Russell DeCicco of Buffalo, New York, his wife Rene, Louis Markus, and Gregory Parness were convicted of conspiracy to transport stolen goods in interstate commerce . . . .

Associated Legal Decision(s)

United States v. DeCicco, 435 F.2d 478 (2d Cir. 1970).

Associated Statutes and/or Legislation

Crimes and Criminal Procedure, 18 U.S.C. § 2314, (National Stolen Property Act), Transportation of Stolen Goods, Securities, Moneys, Fraudulent State Tax Stamps, or Articles Used in Counterfeiting

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