The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today published an update to one of several scandals that rocked the collectible poster collecting field in 2009 and 2010. The news report states that “Federal prosecutors in New York are asking a judge to jail a Georgia man who is accused of selling fake vintage horror movie posters over the Internet”.
The brief article can be read in its entirety at www.ajc.com (Ga. man faces jail time for selling fake posters):
According to the story, “U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in a letter filed Monday that Haggard has since recruited someone to sell 81 posters and other items on his behalf, defying a court order“. The prosecutor reportedly seeks to have the judge “revoke Haggard’s bail and issue a new warrant for his arrest“.
As reported previously, a criminal complaint by the Manhattan U.S. attorney references the sale of at least $1 million dollars in fake material sold on eBay. The New York Times a year ago reported to have received an e-mail from Mr. Haggard in which he claimed to be the victim of a “colossal frame-up”. (see “Vintage Poster Scandal Update: New York Times Reports Kerry Haggard Arrested on Mail Fraud Charges“).
Previous Original Prop Blog articles have reported on multiple independent lawsuits that have been filed against Mr. Haggard by multiple parties, including Profiles in History, Ron Magid, and James Gresham (see “Profiles in History Files Lawsuits Against Fraudulent Movie Poster Auction Consignors“, see “Round-Up: More Media Coverage on Fraudulent Vintage Horror Movie Poster Scandal & Lawsuits“).
As reported in January 2010, the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation was seeking victims who purchased fake horror movie posters and lobby cards on eBay (see “Poster Fraud Update: Reports of FBI Investigation Seeking eBay Victims, Multiple Civil Lawsuits“).
All related articles published by the Original Prop Blog can be found via the link below (Market Watch | Posters, One Sheets, Lobby Cards):
Original Prop Blog will continue to monitor these developments related to the movie poster scandal at large.
Jason DeBord