A retired political science professor who traveled in Washington’s elite social circles has been charged with stealing tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry from his wealthy acquaintances.
Lawrence Gray, center, a retired political science professor, is handcuffed was he appears at his arraignment in Manhattan criminal court, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in New York. Gray, 79, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he robbed four people of rare and valuable pieces that included diamond earrings, a pink sapphire brooch, and a 19th-century gold pocket watch. He earned more than $45,000 in profit selling the stolen goods at a Manhattan auction house, prosecutors alleged.
He earned more than $45,000 in profit selling the stolen goods at a Manhattan auction house, prosecutors alleged. Lawrence Gray, center, a retired political science professor, is handcuffed was he appears at his arraignment in Manhattan criminal court, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in New York. Gray, 79, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he robbed four people of rare and valuable pieces that included diamond earrings, a pink sapphire brooch, and a 19th-century gold pocket watch.
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