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Prosecutors Asking For Stronger Sentences For Men Convicted Of Stealing, Trafficking Rare Books And Artifacts

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Prosecutors have asked the courts to reconsider the sentences of a former librarian and book dealer.

John Schulman and Gregory Priore were convicted of stealing and trafficking rare books and artifacts from the Carnegie Library.

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The two men pled guilty and were sentenced to house arrest and probation.

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Prosecutors say that the sentences are not strong enough and asked a judge to reconsider.

Prosecutors also say that they would agree to a suspended sentence until the Coronavirus pandemic is over and jails are able to accept new inmates.

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