That pretty much sums up a recent civil forfeiture action filed by the United States government alleging that an antique Roman statue imported to Los Angeles by the reality TV star was smuggled into the country illegally. Curiously enough, the defendant in the case is not Kardashian, but the statue, which is currently in CBP custody while the court determines its fate. The statue, identified by the government as “Fragment of Myron’s Samian Athena, Limestone, Roman, 1st – 2nd century A.D.,” was not available for comment. A legal representative for Kardashian did not immediately respond Tuesday to The Times’ request for comment. In February, Kardashian filed for divorce from her husband of seven years, rapper Kanye West, while seeking joint legal and physical custody of their four young children.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 04, 2021 22:59 UTC