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    Man accused of illegally selling reptiles and now faces a decade in prison

    By trafficking vipers and turtles, a 35-year-old man now faces up to 15 years in prison, according to federal prosecutors.

    At least hes going to pay the price for his illegal activities!!

    https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/...uspect-federal

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    The wildlife sure won't miss him, nor will I. Poachers do immeasurable harm to populations of wild species, & shipped improperly, many of those they take just suffer & die. I hope he gets the full 15 & a full helping of karma to go with it.
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    Ah yes that's a name I recognize from the Fauna BOI.

    ETA: He's only been indicted and not convicted. I doubt he'll do anywhere near 15 years.
    Last edited by bcr229; 04-10-2021 at 03:54 PM.

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    Re: Man accused of illegally selling reptiles and now faces a decade in prison

    Quote Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
    Ah yes that's a name I recognize from the Fauna BOI.

    ETA: He's only been indicted and not convicted. I doubt he'll do anywhere near 15 years.
    You are right on that.....

    He also had a gun charge for being a felon in possession of multiple firearms so:

    "The maximum sentence under the Lacey Act and firearms charges are five (Reptile charge)

    and 10 years (Firearms Charge) imprisonment, respectively, and a $250,000 fine for each charge."

    https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/repti...rearms-charges

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