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"Rancher's Illegal Creation of Giant Hybrid Sheep Exposed"

An 80-year-old Montana rancher pleaded guilty to illegally creating "giant hybrid sheep" by using genetic material from endangered argali sheep to clone embryos and artificially breed them with other sheep, aiming to sell them to hunting preserves for profit. He also illegally bought genetic material from wild-hunted Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and sold them across the US, violating international law and the Lacey Act. The rancher faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison for each felony count and is scheduled to be sentenced in July.

via USA TODAY|

#cloning #crime-and-environment #lacey-act

crime-and-environment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Rancher Pleads Guilty to Illegally Breeding Giant Hybrid Sheep for Profit"

80-year-old Arthur "Jack" Schubarth pleaded guilty to genetically engineering giant hybrid sheep over almost a decade, aiming to sell them to hunting facilities, in violation of the Lacey Act. He imported genetic material from the world's largest sheep species, cloned embryos, and artificially impregnated female sheep to create the hybrids. Schubarth faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count. The audacious scheme involved forging documents and illegally obtaining genetic material from wild-hunted bighorn sheep, posing a threat to wildlife species in Montana.

via ABC News|

#crime-and-environment #doj #genetic-engineering

crime-and-environment1 year ago•1 min saved

Climate Change Protesters Vandalize US Constitution at National Archives

The National Archives in Washington, D.C., closed after two climate change protesters dumped red powder on the case holding the U.S. Constitution, with the encasement protecting the document from damage. The suspects, identified as Donald Zepeda and Jackson Green, were detained by security personnel. The National Archives rotunda will remain closed for cleaning, while the rest of the building will be open to visitors. The agency's conservators are evaluating the damage, and the perpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

via NBC News|

#climate-change #crime-and-environment #national-archives

crime-and-environment1 year ago•1 min saved

Michigan Man Convicted of Illegally Diverting Platte River into Great Lake

Andrew Howard was convicted of tampering and vandalism for diverting the Platte River in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to create easier boat access to Lake Michigan. His actions caused the river to create a new channel to the lake, leading to increased fishing activity. Howard's attorney did not respond to requests for comment, and U.S. Attorney Mark Totten stated that Howard took matters into his own hands due to a policy dispute with the National Park Service, which no longer dredges the river, leading to sediment and sand buildup.

via Detroit Free Press|

#crime-and-environment #environmental-damage #lake-michigan

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Michigan Man Convicted of Illegally Diverting River at Sleeping Bear Dunes

A 63-year-old man from Michigan was convicted of diverting the Platte River through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by hand, causing environmental and financial harm. The diversion created unauthorized access for large boats, leading to an influx of fishermen and altering the landscape. The man faces a maximum of six months in prison, a $5,000 fine, 5 years probation, and mandatory restitution. While the diversion had negative ecological impacts, it also lowered upstream water levels, solved a public safety concern, and made a clearer path for Coho salmon. The National Park Service's planned project to remove dredging debris is on hold.

via New York Post |

#crime-and-environment #environmental-impact #fisherman

crime-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Manhunt for Montana Bird Killer Escalates as Suspect Skips Court"

A Montana man accused of killing thousands of birds, including bald and golden eagles, failed to appear in court, prompting a federal judge to issue an arrest warrant. The man, along with another defendant, is charged with unlawfully trafficking eagles and violating wildlife trafficking laws. They allegedly worked with others to hunt and kill the birds and sell their parts on the black market. Bald and golden eagles are considered sacred by Native Americans, and their killing is prohibited by US law.

via The Guardian US|

#bald-eagles #court #crime-and-environment