In National Treasure (2004), Benjamin Gates (Nicolas Cage) doesn’t just hunt for hidden treasure… he goes on a full-on felony spree including the most famous crime of all: stealing the Declaration of Independence! So what actually happens to Ben Gates in real life? What charges is he facing? And could anyone ever realistically “get away with it” the way he does in the movie? Today, Doug & Billy break down the crimes, the legal consequences, and why this is one of the most entertaining federal cases ever put on screen.

Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense

Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor

Linda Weg - Director of Operations

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