Investor Michael Steinhardt banned for life from collecting antiquities
Investor and philanthropist to Jewish causes Michael Steinhardt agreed to forfeit $70 million in looted antiquities and never again collect ancient artifacts in a plea deal.
Michael Steinhardt speaks at the Champions of Jewish Values International Awards Gala in New York City, May 21, 2017.(photo credit: MICHAEL BROCHSTEIN/SOPA IMAGES/LIGHTROCKET VIA GETTY IMAGES/JTA)ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA