Treasure hunter imprisoned for a decade released without disclosing gold coin stash

Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson, who spent a decade in jail for refusing to disclose the location of 500 missing gold coins, has been released. The 73-year-old was freed after a judge determined he was unlikely to reveal the coins’ whereabouts. Thompson’s legal troubles stem from a treasure hunt for the SS Central America, which sank in 1857, leaving behind a fortune in gold. While he faces one year of supervised release and fines, many investors are still pursuing claims against him.

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