Another delay for ex-deep-sea treasure hunter stuck in jail
The long-running case of a former deep-sea treasure hunter marking his sixth year in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of missing gold coins has hit yet another roadblock. Research scientist Tommy Thompson has been held in contempt of court since Dec. 15, 2015, for that refusal. A hearing held Monday in hopes of helping draw the case to a conclusion ended with a federal judge giving Thompson two months to find a new attorney ahead of yet another hearing.
news.yahoo.com6 years and counting: Ex-treasure hunter still stuck in jail
A former deep-sea treasure hunter is preparing to mark his sixth year in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing coins made from gold found in an historic shipwreck. Research scientist Tommy Thompson has been held in contempt of court since Dec. 15, 2015, for that refusal. Despite an investors lawsuit and a federal court order, Thompson, 69, still won't cooperate with authorities trying to find those coins, according to court records, federal prosecutors and the judge who found Thompson in contempt.
news.yahoo.comTreasure hunter stuck in jail for 5 years because he still won't disclose whereabouts of 500 gold coins
A former deep-sea treasure hunter is about to mark his fifth year in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing coins made from gold found in an historic shipwreck. Back in 2012, a different federal judge ordered Thompson to appear in court to disclose the coins' whereabouts. Thompson's criminal sentence has been delayed until the issue of the gold coins is resolved. "Mr. Thompson, are you ready to answer the seminal question in this case as to the whereabouts of the gold?" "Your honor, I don't know if we've gone over this road before or not, but I don't know the whereabouts of the gold," Thompson responded.
cbsnews.comTreasure hunter stuck in jail for 5 years because he still won't disclose whereabouts of 500 gold coins
A former deep-sea treasure hunter is about to mark his fifth year in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing coins made from gold found in an historic shipwreck. Back in 2012, a different federal judge ordered Thompson to appear in court to disclose the coins' whereabouts. Thompson's criminal sentence has been delayed until the issue of the gold coins is resolved. "Mr. Thompson, are you ready to answer the seminal question in this case as to the whereabouts of the gold?" "Your honor, I don't know if we've gone over this road before or not, but I don't know the whereabouts of the gold," Thompson responded.
cbsnews.comTreasure hunter stuck in jail for 5 years because he still won't disclose whereabouts of 500 gold coins
A former deep-sea treasure hunter is about to mark his fifth year in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing coins made from gold found in an historic shipwreck. Back in 2012, a different federal judge ordered Thompson to appear in court to disclose the coins' whereabouts. Thompson's criminal sentence has been delayed until the issue of the gold coins is resolved. "Mr. Thompson, are you ready to answer the seminal question in this case as to the whereabouts of the gold?" "Your honor, I don't know if we've gone over this road before or not, but I don't know the whereabouts of the gold," Thompson responded.
cbsnews.com5 years and counting: Ex-treasure hunter still stuck in jail
Back in 2012, a different federal judge ordered Thompson to appear in court to disclose the coins' whereabouts. Thompson's criminal sentence has been delayed until the issue of the gold coins is resolved. Thompson, are you ready to answer the seminal question in this case as to the whereabouts of the gold?” Marbley said. “Your honor, I don’t know if we’ve gone over this road before or not, but I don’t know the whereabouts of the gold,” Thompson responded. A federal law addresses individuals like Thompson, known as “recalcitrant witnesses.” The law holds that 18 months is generally the limit for jail time for contempt of court orders.
Crowds tear down statues, attack Wisconsin state senator
Wisconsin's "Forward" statue lies in the street on Capitol Square in Madison, Wis. Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Crowds outside the Wisconsin State Capitol tore down two statues and attacked a state senator amid protests following the arrest of a Black man who shouted at restaurant customers through a megaphone while carrying a baseball bat. Tony Evers on Wednesday said he was prepared to activate the Wisconsin National Guard to protect state properties in the wake of the violence. Late Tuesday in Madison, Democratic state Sen. Tim Carpenter was assaulted after taking a cellphone video of protesters. Vos also questioned why Evers, a Democrat, had not intervened to stop the destruction that took place on state property.
Fugitive treasure hunter arrested
Fugitive treasure hunter arrested A treasure hunter on the run for two years is now in handcuffs. Tommy Thompson gained notoriety in 1988, when he found the sunken ship "S S Central America," nicknamed the "ship of gold." The ship went down in 1857, taking with it nearly 500 passengers, and thousands of pounds of gold. We're joined now by "48 hours" Crimesider reporter Michelle Sigona.
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