In Art Fraud Case, Defendant With a History Receives a Six-Year Sentence

"It has been a big, if bizarre, year for “Portrait of a Girl,” an oil painting by the French artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, which has been valued as high as $1.35 million in recent years. It was an even more eventful year for Thomas Doyle, the Manhattan man who pleaded guilty in July to one count of wire fraud in connection with his deceitful purchase of the painting in 2010.

Mr. Doyle, 54, was sentenced on Monday to six years in prison — twice the sentence stipulated by guidelines relating to his plea bargain."  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  The New York Times
On:  11/21/11
Website:  http://www.nytimes.com

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