Event Brief
Deep-sea treasure hunter freed after decade in prison
Filed: Mar 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET
Summary: Tommy Thompson released after 10 years for refusing to reveal gold coin location from shipwreck.
WHO: Tommy Thompson
WHAT: Released from federal custody
WHEN: Mar 11, 2026 at 9:39 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Judge ruled continued incarceration lost coercive effect
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