T. rex troubles: The last dino legal battle
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 10:00
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Almost a year ago, headlines proclaiming the sale of a largely complete T. rex-like dinosaur sparked an international custody battle that featured a confrontation at a public auction, a federal seizure of the fossils, charges related to smuggling against Eric Prokopi, the man who attempted to sell them — and, finally, his guilty plea. This case appears to be winding down. Prokopi is awaiting sente...