The committee will investigate the antiquities issue, including the current issues facing the institution and how the collection was built.

We will review the institution's corporate governance, including policies and procedures and then, make whatever recommendations -- if any -- we feel are appropriate for the full Board to consider.

Barbara Fleischman's contributions in time and energy to this institution have been significant and selfless.

I think he's really done a terrific job.

We have a group of very expensive lawyers working on this investigation, including through weekends. Given that, I don't know what more we can do.

I've seen them myself, and I think there's no merit to what you're trying to write a story about, ... It's all part of a systematic effort that the L.A. Times has undertaken to write stories about the Getty.

The creation of the special committee reflects the serious commitment by all of our trustees to ensure that the J. Paul Getty Trust, its board and each of its members and employees meets all legal requirements as well as the highest ethical standards while carrying out the trust's mission.

There's no merit to what you're trying to write a story about.