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Treasure Hunter Tommy Thompson Freed After 10 Years

Primul articol: 15 mar. 2026, 16:12 | Ultima actualizare: 15 mar. 2026, 16:12 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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Tommy Thompson, who discovered the shipwrecked SS Central America in 1988, was released after a decade in prison for refusing to disclose the location of 500 missing gold coins. Thompson had been held in contempt of court for his silence, leading to a lengthy legal battle. The case highlights the complexities of maritime law and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their claims to valuable discoveries.

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The Guardian English Victoria Bekiempis 15 mar. 2026, 16:12 (acum 2 zile)

Treasure hunter freed after decade in prison for not revealing location of gold

Tommy Thompson refused to give up the location of 500 missing coins found in a historic shipwreckA US treasure hunter who was imprisoned for 10 years after refusing to reveal the location of missing gold coins has been released from prison, without officials apparently ever learning where that gold is.Tommy Thompson – a renowned salvager who in 1998 found the long-lost, so-called Ship of Gold near South Carolina – was freed from federal prison on 4 March, records and reports recently indicated.

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