Stolen New York State Library Historic Documents were Sold on eBay and Traded at Collectors Shows
Published January 30th, 2008
Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the arrest of a New York State Department of Education employee who allegedly used his position to steal hundreds of historic documents and artifacts belonging to the State Library, sold some for personal profit on eBay and traded others at collectors’ shows.
“These irreplaceable documents are the property of all New Yorkers,” said Attorney General Cuomo. “Public employees with access to records of New York State’s vibrant history are trusted curators who must not abuse their power for personal gain. My office will prosecute any allegation that an individual has attempted to pawn off the state’s property as their own.”
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