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Italy Claim Against Getty Museum

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While its former curator of antiquities, Marion True, was on trial in Italy for her alleged involvement in a ring dealing in illegally-excavated antiquities, the J. Paul Getty Museum concluded lengthy negotiations with Italy for the return of 40 antiquities, allegedly looted from Italy....

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