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David Copperfield -- Investigated by FBI

Posted Oct 18th 2007 7:52PM by TMZ Staff

Magician David Copperfield is being investigated by the FBI.

Authorities won't comment about the investigation, but did confirm that agents raided Copperfield's personal belongings Wednesday night. We're told agents searched a warehouse in Las Vegas where Copperfield stores items for his show.

The raid reportedly stems from an ongoing case in Seattle. TMZ spoke to an FBI spokesperson who refused to comment, saying only that there was an ongoing investigation.

Eyewitness News in Vegas is reporting that 12 agents "stormed the warehouse," seizing a computer hard drive, a digital camera system and nearly $2 million in cash.

David Chesnoff, Copperfield's lawyer, told TMZ, "We understand there is an investigation, we are in touch with the investigators, and are respecting the confidentiality of the investigation." Chesnoff would not comment on the nature of the probe.

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61. I agree that something is not right here--hard drive, digital camera & 2 million. Hmmm!
Sounds like porno photos are being made with the digicam & being sent & sold to people.
I hope it's not kiddie porn!!!!

kmjackson1

Posted at 12:38AM on Oct 19th 2007 by kmjackson1

62. He got caught with pictures and video's of underage kids in particular boys DUH

Posted at 8:00AM on Oct 19th 2007 by Princess

63. copperfield is being investigated for child prono and amoung other things!

Posted at 2:01AM on Oct 19th 2007 by big daddy with a caddy!

64. Doing a lot of foreign travel and bringing back a lot of trunks. 2 million in cash. Hmmm.
It doesn't have to be porn just because a computer is involved. Everyone has a computer.
They just may be looking into communications on the hard drive.

Posted at 3:10AM on Oct 19th 2007 by Magician Mystery

65. What the eff.

Posted at 3:29AM on Oct 19th 2007 by Katie

66.
Federal agents said because the Seattle case is pending, details surrounding the investigation cannot be released at this time.

What case in Seattle is pending?

Posted at 3:19AM on Oct 19th 2007 by jay

67.
It was Seattle-based FBI agents who went to Nevada so it is something that occured either in Seattle or through Sea Tac airport maybe.

I find it odd anyone would have 2 mill in a storage unit. Either he is a really bad business person or hiding something.

Posted at 3:40AM on Oct 19th 2007 by Cherry

68. Its called rape and I know his victim and possibly their maybe many more....

Posted at 4:48AM on Oct 21st 2007 by BuzzBuzz

69. All of that stuff over the years that hasdisappeared found it's way to a storage bin. Talk about the perfect crime.....I wonder if they found my heart in there.....

Posted at 7:47AM on Oct 19th 2007 by ClaudiaSchiffer

70. Whenever something is so hush, hush - like this - there is only one answer. Child porn. This is either going away very quickly or it's going to be very, very ugly.

Posted at 7:46AM on Oct 19th 2007 by Otis

71. Fourth Amendment - Search and Seizure

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Posted at 8:10AM on Oct 19th 2007 by rotylee

72. Are we starting a RED-SCARE again. As they say history repeats itself.

Posted at 10:01AM on Nov 4th 2007 by Elise Gougee

73. The FBI seized $2,000,000 in cash? First off, why would someone need $2 million in cash and secondly, why would the FBI steal it? The FBI can steal your money if they they think it is was obtained illegally or being used to fund illegal activity. And yes, it is theft. If the FBI can prove in court that the money was related to illegal use, THEY GET TO KEEP IT! Welcome to America, the land of the freaks and the home of the slaves.

Posted at 8:37AM on Oct 19th 2007 by Biker1957

74. The FBI is finally getting to the bottom of how he got Claudia to date him!

Posted at 8:41AM on Oct 19th 2007 by Mark

75. All I know is I have seen his show 3 times and am going again in February with my 9 year old. He has a awesome show and I hope this doesn't effect it in any way. David doesn't need Pamela Anderson to bring in a packed house. He is great.

Posted at 8:44AM on Oct 19th 2007 by krktoday

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