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WTAMU professor reaches plea agreement in wildlife trafficking case | KVII
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Court records indicate Dr. Richard Kazmaier has agreed to plead guilty to a federal trafficking charge in exchange for no jail time.
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AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Court records indicate Dr. Richard Kazmaier has agreed to plead guilty to a federal trafficking charge in exchange for no jail time.
In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors say they will drop all other charges and recommend no jail time for his sentence.
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WTAMU professor reaches plea agreement in wildlife trafficking case (KVII)
He pleaded guilty to violating the Lacey Act related to the trafficking of wildlife illegally under the Endangered Species Act.
Dr. Kazmaier is accused of importing protected animal skulls, skeletons and taxidermy mounts into the U.S. between 2017 and 2020.
He was indicted in January 2022.
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