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Dismissal of artifact case sought
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002 An attorney representing a New Mexico arts dealer who sold eagle feathers and sacred artifacts to an undercover FBI agent has asked a federal judge to dismiss his case. Joshua Baer was entrapped into selling the artifacts, according to his lawyer. He has pleaded innocent to selling sacred Hopi, Navajo, and Pueblo artifacts. Baer's art gallery in Santa Fe was subsequently raided after he allegedly sold the items. Get the Story:
Lawyer: Art Dealer Entrapped (The Albuquerque Journal 2/18) Relevant Links:
Eagle Feathers, BIA - http://www.doi.gov/bia/information/eaglepermit.htm
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show - xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/HNS/BUFFALOBILL/home.html
The Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act - laws.fws.gov/lawsdigest/baldegl.html
Migratory Bird Treaty Act - www.usbr.gov/laws/mbta.html Related Stories:
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Minn. man sentenced for eagle violation (5/31)
Man pleads guilty to selling artifacts (11/2)
Undercover sting nets sacred artifacts (10/02)
Govt works to protect artifacts (6/29)
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Culture for Sale: eBay (5/23)
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