Famous authors duped by book thief who avoids prison.

Filippo Bernardini, a con artist who impersonated editors and agents to steal over a thousand manuscripts, including from high-profile authors like Margaret Atwood and Ethan Hawke, has been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud. Bernardini avoided prison on a felony charge that carried up to 20 years in prison. He apologized for his actions in an emotional letter to the judge, offering insight into his motivations. Bernardini will be deported from the U.S. and has agreed to pay $88,000 in restitution to Penguin Random House.