California residents Vinh Chung “Jimmy” Kha and Felix Kha have pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, smuggling, Lacey Act violations, money laundering and tax fraud […]
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Light Sentence for Intentional Killing of Endangered Florida Panther
Although Naples hunter Todd Alan Benfield intentionally killed an endangered Florida panther — and then lied about it to federal agents — he has received […]
U.S. Antiques Dealer Pleads Guilty in Rhino Horn Trafficking Case
Manhattan antiques dealer David Hausman has pleaded guilty to the crimes of obstruction of justice and creating false records in relation to illegal rhino horn […]
Illegal Bear Bile Trade ‘Nothing New’ in North America
Although Asian bear species are the most geographically convenient targets for bear bile used in traditional Chinese medicine, the illegal trade is alive and well […]
U.S.: Killer of Endangered Florida Panther Pleads Guilty
A guilty plea has been entered following a lengthy federal investigation into the intentional killing of an endangered Florida panther in October 2009. According to […]
Asia’s Rapacious Demand for Turtle Flesh Threatens U.S. Turtles
The U.S. is one of the world’s largest turtle biodiversity hotspots. But for how much longer? It has more turtle species than any other country […]