More On The Commissioner’s Lawsuit: A Replica Of J.P. Morgan’s Library?

Morgan Library

     From MSN:

Frank Bisignano has two demanding jobs, running the Social Security Administration and serving as the CEO of the Internal Revenue Service during tax season.  

But these days the Trump administration heavyweight has something else to worry about: He’s locked in a fight over a pair of Muhammad Ali’s boxing shorts.  

Eric Inselberg, a sports memorabilia buff and entrepreneur, said he gave the prized gear to his former friend Bisignano years ago as collateral for a $500,000 loan. Inselberg said he settled the debt but Bisignano has nonetheless refused to return the trunks, which he estimates are now worth $800,000. Bisignano countered he was never given the white shorts with black stripes, which Ali wore the last time he fought at Madison Square Garden in 1977. ... 

Inselberg, in a deposition, described Bisignano as an “apex predator” who is holding on to the shorts out of spite. “He’s vindictive,” Inselberg said. “He thinks he can do whatever he wants.” ... 

“He tries to distance himself from the fact he’s a closeted collector, because he doesn’t want to be associated with collectors or fanboys at a convention,” Inselberg said. “He thinks he’s bigger than that, but he is a collector.” ...

In a deposition, Lampson discussed a 2012 dinner that he and Fitzgerald attended at Bisignano’s New Jersey home. The evening stood out for many reasons, he said, especially a tour of a nearby, newly built mansion that Bisignano planned to move into. The residence included a replica of J.P. Morgan’s ornate personal library as well as a urinal in a bathroom. 

 The unusual loo prompted chuckling guests to ask their host why he had it. “I got it because I can have it,” Lampson recalled Bisignano saying.  

“Frank can be a little arrogant about things sometimes,” Lampson added. ...

    I’ve actually been to the Morgan Library. I can’t even conceive of trying to replicate it.  What’s next? Will Musk try to replicate Versailles?