Edinburgh Court Hears Case Of Ransomed Leonardo
A 73-year-old tour guide testified that "she saw one of the men with an axe, standing in front of Madonna of the Yarnwinder while the other removed it. ... The evidence emerged as five other men went on trial accused of demanding £4.25 million for the safe return of the painting, estimated to be worth £50 million." The Times (UK) 03/02/10

Posted March 2, 2010 06:49 AM