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A former Miami Heat security officer pleaded guilty to stealing and selling over 400 game-worn jerseys and memorabilia, including a LeBron James jersey, for nearly $2 million, with some items fetching millions at auction.
Tom Petty's family has accused Boston auction house RR Auction of stealing his clothing to sell at auction, including a famous black and white striped jacket, a Greenpeace jumper, and a black cap. RR Auction claims it acquired the clothes after Petty's first wife lost their family home in Encino to foreclosure in 2015. Petty's family alleges that all of the items have "an established provenance in the Petty family's secure storage" and is pursuing legal action for their immediate return. RR Auction's attorney said the company takes theft allegations seriously and will continue to investigate. Petty died in 2017.
Tom Petty's family has accused Boston-based auction house RR Auction of selling stolen memorabilia of the late rock legend, including clothes and other artifacts. The family is pursuing legal action against the seller and has requested potential bidders to refrain from participating in the auction until the matter is settled. RR Auction has denied the allegations and said it is cooperating with the family's probe. The items are currently being auctioned in a lot that will end on June 22. Petty died in 2017 due to an accidental drug overdose.