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crime22 days ago

Pennsylvania man sentenced to prison for trafficking stolen human remains

Jeremy Pauley, a key figure in a nationwide illegal human remains trade connected to Harvard Medical School, was sentenced to six years in prison for buying and selling stolen human body parts, including fetal remains, from various sources. Despite admitting guilt and claiming legality, prosecutors highlighted his continued involvement in the trade, which involved stolen remains from multiple institutions. The case exposed a dark online market for human body parts, with Pauley's associates also facing charges.

crime2 years ago

Indictment reveals shocking illegal killing of thousands of birds, including bald and golden eagles

Two men in Montana have been indicted for illegally killing approximately 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, at a reservation and selling them on the black market. The accused individuals are facing charges of conspiracy, unlawful trafficking of eagles, and violating the Lacey Act. The indictment reveals that the men engaged in a "killing spree" to obtain eagle tail feathers for future sales. The majority of the illegal activities occurred between January 2019 and March 2021. The defendants have been ordered to appear in federal court in January.