Getty Antiquities Dealers Quits After Loan Questions

Embattled Getty antiquities dealer Marion True has resigned after the Getty raised questions about her failing “to report certain aspects of her Greek house purchase transaction in violation of Getty policy. ‘In the course of the Getty’s discussions with Ms. True on this matter, she chose voluntarily to retire.’ True, 56, faces trial in an Italian court on charges that she conspired with dealers who were trafficking in looted antiquities. In its statement, the Getty said she was retiring to devote her full energies to her defense. Internal Getty records obtained by The Times show that museum officials knew three years ago about the loan True obtained for the vacation home. The Getty declined comment on the documents.”