US Couple May Face Trial in France Over Stolen Shipwreck Gold
An American novelist and her husband may face trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars stolen from the 18th-century shipwreck Prince de Conty, with prosecutors indicating a likely court case in 2026. The couple denies knowledge of the theft, claiming they believed the gold was legally obtained, but French authorities suspect their involvement in the illicit sale of the treasure.