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Civil Question Regarding Auction

My husband worked as a personal assistant to a celebrity for 3 yrs, during which, she gifted him with her expired and canceled passport as a keepsake. Stamped canceled/expired in 1995,issued in 1985. Recently, he found it, and thought a big fan might enjoy it, auctioned it on EBay. EBay took the listing, no problem. Indeed, a collector of this star's memorabilia, bid $2,600 for it. Another''buyer'' asked my husband questions, and how he got it. It was a lawyer for the celeb fishing for info! He sent only the buyer an email saying that my husband had stolen it(untrue, one must file''Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport''known as Form DS-64).Email2buyer: ''This passport was stolen by the seller, DH, when he worked as Ms. Celebrity's assistant in the late nineties. She assumed that she had lost it until we found that it was being offered for sale on Ebay. We investigated the matter and found that DH was selling it and we immediately sent him a demand letter and notice of intent to file criminal charges. We informed DH that on December 13,2004, we will be turning this matter over to the FBI, as well as seeking civil remedies. By selling this item, DH will not escape prosecution nor a civil suit. I suggest that you do not buy this.


Asked on 12/13/04, 2:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Civil Question Regarding Auction

I'm not sure what advice you are seeking since no question was asked. It seems that the facts given would be used as a defense to either a criminal or civil claim.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

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Answered on 12/13/04, 2:45 pm


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