On February 4, 1914, Littauer and his brother William were convicted of smuggling and conspiracy to defraud after admitting to having imported valuable jewels from Venice worth in excess of $40,000 without paying the necessary duty.
On February 4, 1914, Littauer and his brother William were found guilty of smuggling and conspiracy to deceive after confessing to having imported precious gems from Venice worth more than $40,000 without paying the required customs duty.