Robert Olson: Call Your Lawyer

Does Robert Olson, the alleged "smuggler" named in the search warrant affidavits for the recent federal raids on Southern California museums, have a press agent instead of a lawyer? His string of incautious and potentially damaging comments to journalists continues with dueling detailed profiles in today's LA Times and the NY Times.

The more prudent response came from Jonathan and Cari Markell, the LA dealers whose home and gallery were also raided in the investigation: "The couple," writes LA Times reporter Jason Felch, "would not comment."

Speaking of comment, San Diego Public Radio, KPBS, 89.5 FM, is scheduled to have a panel speaking today about the Southern California antiquities investigations on its "These Days" program, between 9 and 10 a.m., Pacific time. You can listen live here, or later, on the program's website, here. Felch told me he's on the panel. I was supposed to be, but was later told that they wanted "the local voice."

If Felch bumped me, I don't mind: He OWNS this story!