News: Tiffany expert Alastair Duncan busted in tomb thefts

I was appalled to hear that Duncan, probably the preeminent author and expert on L. C. Tiffany and Tiffany Studios, has been arrested in conjunction with the sale of Tiffany windows stolen from cemeteries. I'm surprised this hasn't gotten more coverage, I only heard about it through the rumor mill, and it took a lot of hunting just to find the few details in the article below: http://infoseek.go.com/Content?arn=a3894LBY168reulb- 19990518&qt=alastair +duncan&sv=IS&lk=noframes&col=NX&kt=A&ak=news1486

Does anyone know if there is further detail anywhere?

Inquiringly,

Perhaps this will finally bring some awareness about the corrupt Tiffany market that is so filled with frauds, fakes, bastardized pieces, bad signatures, etc.

The New York daily news had an article on Alastair Duncan's arrest that's webbed at:
http://www.nydailynews.com/1999-05-19/News_and_Views/ Scandal_Sheet/a-...

and the arrest of one of the grave robbers that proceeded it at:

For those of us out here in the heartland who aren't as some folks may be, it's a pretty obscure story. There is nothing about it on the NY Times or CNN websites. I guess at least one smaller New York paper put it on their website, but that's not so easy to find. I'm sure it will show up in some of the monthly magazines, but that is a ways down the road. Is there any additional detail, or an other 'net sources on the story, widely available?

Inquiringly,

There is more detail on the charges in an webbed article from the Maine Antiques Digest at:
http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/articles/ dunc0799.htm

'On May 18 a federal grand jury in New York City handed up a five-count indictment charging that Alastair Duncan was actively involved in at least two schemes to deal in stained-glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany that Duncan knew had been stolen. Duncan, 57, who lives in Manhattan, is a prolific author, dealer, and consultant specializing in decorative arts of the 19th and 20th centuries.

(It should be noted that the charges contained in an indictment are merely accusations, and Duncan is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.) ' and

'If convicted on all five counts, [Alastair] Duncan could face up to 35 years in prison and a fine that could total $1 million, plus restitution.

Further court proceedings will begin on June 21.