A treasure hunter from Columbus accused of cheating investors out of their share of gold recovered from a sunken ship remains behind bars in Florida. 62-year-old Tommy Thompson has not formally hired an attorney licensed to defend him in federal court, so a hearing to confirm his identity and seek his extradition to Ohio was delayed yesterday until next week. Thompson last week said he has a variety of health problems that could be exacerbated if he returns to Ohio. Thompson's longtime companion, Alison Antekeier, was denied bond and ordered held pending an extradition hearing.
Thompson Extradition Delayed
Associated Press
