As New York City’s jails faced a staffing crisis, federal prosecutors said the officers used falsified sick notes and lied about trips to the doctor to avoid going to work. Source: New York Times
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Jerome M. Eisenberg, Expert on Antiquities Both Real and Fake, Dies at 92
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2022
He saw himself as a leader in promoting the ethical acquisition of ancient art by museums and collectors, although he also called himself “both an idealist and a hypocrite.” Source: New York Times
U.S. Charges Once-Rising Artist With Selling Raymond Pettibon Forgeries
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2021
Christian Rosa is accused in a federal indictment of scheming to defraud art buyers through the sale of four pieces purportedly by Mr. Pettibon. Source: New York Times
Pearl Tytell, Examiner of Dubious Documents, Dies at 104
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2021
For a half-century, she used her knowledge of handwriting, typewriters, paper and ink to investigate the veracity of checks, letters, contracts and other paperwork. Source: New York Times
Peter V. Tytell, a Typewriter Whisperer, Is Dead at 74
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2020
Raised in his parents’ typewriter repair shop, he became renowned for his ability to help resolve disputes over documents’ authenticity. Source: New York Times