Back in 2012, a different federal judge ordered Thompson to appear in court to disclose the coins' whereabouts.
Thompson's criminal sentence has been delayed until the issue of the gold coins is resolved.
Thompson, are you ready to answer the seminal question in this case as to the whereabouts of the gold?โ Marbley said.
โYour honor, I donโt know if weโve gone over this road before or not, but I donโt know the whereabouts of the gold,โ Thompson responded.
A federal law addresses individuals like Thompson, known as โrecalcitrant witnesses.โ The law holds that 18 months is generally the limit for jail time for contempt of court orders.