Bahia Emerald Repatriation

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A massive emerald known as the Bahia Emerald, which was smuggled into the United States over two decades ago, will soon be returned to Brazil after a U.S. judge ruled in favor of its repatriation.

Key Points

  • Gem weighs over 840 pounds
  • Stolen in 2001 and subject to multiple ownership claims
  • US District Judge Reggie Walton ruled in favor of returning the gem to Brazil
  • Efforts by the DOJ and law firm Mayer Brown to repatriate the emerald

Pros

  • Resolution of a lengthy legal battle
  • Return of a valuable gem to its rightful country

Cons

  • Uncertainty about the gem's ownership