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Archivist of the United States鈥� Statement on Jason Savedoff Sentencing
Press Release 路 Friday, November 9, 2012

Washington, DC

鈥淭oday the U.S. District Court sentenced an individual, Jason Savedoff, who stole thousands of original documents from major archival repositories, including the Franklin Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park, NY.

This individual, and his partner, Barry Landau, systematically targeted artifacts from our history, in research institutions, to sell for personal profit. Their crimes were crimes against America鈥檚 priceless historical legacy, and the heritage that we pass to our children.

I want to personally thank the Maryland Historical Society, the Department of Justice, our own Office of Inspector General, and the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Holdings Protection Team, for their work on this case. Close coordination with these tireless stewards allowed us to stop Jason Savedoff and Barry Landau, to build a case against them, and to bring them to justice.

The security of the holdings of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 is my highest priority. I will not tolerate any violation of the law that protects both records and property that belongs to the U.S. government and the American people.

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 does not stand alone. All repositories of historical records and artifacts are faced with the serious challenge to keep their holdings secure. Any theft of our nation鈥檚 records is an irreplaceable loss. We at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 must remain constantly vigilant, to ensure the protection of our nation鈥檚 precious heritage, while at the same time balancing the right of every American to have access to original records.鈥�

David S. Ferriero
ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES

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