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Art theft ring trial enters second day of deliberations

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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A jury just wrapped up their second day of deliberations in the case of four men accused in a decades-long art theft ring that spanned the country.

Prosecutors say Nicholas Dombek, Damien Boland, and brothers Alfred and Joseph Atsus stole priceless artwork, antique guns, and sports memorabilia.

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Some of which include championship rings from the Yogi Berra Museum stolen in 2014, boxing belts from the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and artwork from the Everhart Museum in Scranton.

The group allegedly melted down the stolen goods for easy resale. The trial at the U.S. District Courthouse in Scranton featured video evidence, witness testimony, and stolen artifacts.

Now, after years of investigation and a lengthy trial, the case is in the jury's hands.