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Man Charged in Federal Court for Transporting Stolen Masters Merchandise
A man named Richard Globensky has been charged in federal court in Illinois for his involvement in the transport of stolen Masters merchandise and memorabilia from the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. According to a document filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Globensky is accused of transporting the items across state lines to Tampa, Florida, with the knowledge that they had been stolen, converted, or taken by fraud.
The government alleges that the stolen items were taken from the Augusta National Golf Club and other locations between the years 2009 and 2022. If convicted, Globensky would be required to forfeit any property and cash acquired from proceeds connected to the stolen items, as stated by the government.
Efforts to reach Globensky for comment were unsuccessful, as calls made to publicly listed phone numbers went unanswered. His lawyer, Tom Church, who is listed as representing him in online court records, did not respond to voicemail and email requests for a statement. Additionally, attempts to obtain a comment from Augusta National were also unsuccessful.
Background on Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament
Augusta National Golf Club is renowned as the home of the prestigious Masters golf tournament, which recently concluded with Scottie Scheffler emerging as the victor. For many enthusiasts, purchasing exclusive merchandise not available online is a significant aspect of the Masters experience. In recent years, popular items have included gnome garden statues introduced in 2016 and logo-etched cups coveted by attendees.
In a legal dispute in 2017, Augusta National Inc., the entity that owns the golf club and the tournament, sued a golf memorabilia company to prevent the auction of a Masters champion’s green jacket and other items alleged to have been unlawfully removed from the club’s premises. The lawsuit aimed to prohibit the Florida-based auction company from selling a champion’s green jacket, two member green jackets, silverware, and a belt buckle featuring Augusta National’s map and flag logo.
In response to inquiries about the decision to file the case in Illinois, a representative from the U.S. Attorney’s office stated that they were unable to provide further details on the matter. Notably, court records do not disclose whether Globensky was employed by the golf club.
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