But the sale sparked accusations of grave robbing, cultural theft and diabolical goings-on in the art world.

The photograph sparked accusations that Justice's live sets were faked.

Officially called a "civil disturbance," the ensuing violence sparked accusations of police brutality in East Lansing.

This error sparked accusations of an "uncultured" President.

The new chair canceled the meeting - sparking accusations that Perry was interfering with the investigation and using it for his own political advantage.

The summer transfer window brought Peter Crouch to Liverpool and the striker's height sparked accusations that the team would change to long ball tactics.

That move sparked accusations that Mayor Dinkins was adopting the Koch plans he once opposed.

Even routine issues sparked bitter accusations, and party discipline was strained, as angry men rose to champion their causes against an unheeding majority.

Predictably, the commercial sparked accusations and counteraccusations between the two campaigns over which one had "gone negative" first.

Two incidents in summer 2008 sparked further accusations of racism within the police service.