Psychiatrist Jailed for Wildlife Trafficking
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A psychiatrist from Reading, Massachusetts, received an eight-month prison sentence for trafficking endangered animal parts, including orangutans, tigers, and leopards. The US Fish and Wildlife Service raided his home, seizing over one hundred illegal specimens. He pleaded guilty to smuggling conspiracies and violating the Lacey Act. Despite his lawyers claims of him being a passionate hobbyist collector, prosecutors labeled him a prolific black market player linked to poachers in Indonesia and Cameroon. The US Attorney emphasized the seriousness of wildlife trafficking, stating it contributes to extinction risks worldwide.
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