The "Break–In of the Century": The Citizens Committee to Investigate the FBI

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It's the Swiss Sugar Baron's Fault: The Knoedler & Company Art Forgery Scandal

A storied and respected New York art gallery thought they'd stumbled on a treasure trove of undiscovered Abstract Expressionist art. It was, of course, too good to be true. And anyone savvy enough to run a powerhouse art gallery and broker would have known that. But the pieces st ...  Show more

Life After Pro Football: Have You Considered Getting Into Crime?

After his playing days were done, former pro football player Devin Aguilar decided his next move at securing the bag could come from a robbery. He enlisted his girlfriend and together the two planned their "perfect robbery" for 6 months. However, based on the fact he's on this sh ...  Show more

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