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.
Gray, 79, pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan criminal court to charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and a scheme to defraud. Wearing a pink shirt and black blazer and leaning gingerly on a dark wooden cane, he declined to speak to reporters as he left the courtroom. He was released without bail after agreeing to give up his passport. He is due back in court on Oct. 31.
The family’s lawsuit has settled for undisclosed terms; the Rhode Island case, in which Gray pleaded not guilty, is ongoing.
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