Rancher sentenced to 6 months in prison for illegally cloning giant sheep
Briefly

Arthur "Jack" Schubarth operated an illegal wildlife scheme, violating the Lacey Act by breeding hybrid sheep for hunting, leading to a six-month prison sentence.
At his sentencing, Schubarth expressed remorse, stating, "I will have to work the rest of my life to repair everything I've done," highlighting the heavy burden of his actions.
Edward Grace from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service emphasized the risks posed by Schubarth's actions, saying he "risked introducing diseases and compromising the genetic integrity of our wild sheep populations."
Jason Holden, Schubarth's attorney, mentioned the extensive fallout of the illegal activities, claiming it "ruined his life, reputation and family," underlining the personal cost of his actions.
Read at Washington Post
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