Prosecutors Asking For Stronger Sentences For Men Convicted Of Stealing, Trafficking Rare Books And Artifacts

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Prosecutors have asked the courts to reconsider the sentences of a former librarian and book dealer.

John Schulman and Gregory Priore were convicted of stealing and trafficking rare books and artifacts from the Carnegie Library.

The two men pled guilty and were sentenced to house arrest and probation.

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Prosecutors say that the sentences are not strong enough and asked a judge to reconsider.

Prosecutors also say that they would agree to a suspended sentence until the Coronavirus pandemic is over and jails are able to accept new inmates.