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Old 08-07-2015, 07:22 PM   #901
Desert Queen
Jerry Kruse convicted!

In case you haven't heard the story is all over the AP wire today. Here it is...






Published: Friday, August 7, 2015 at 4:35 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, August 7, 2015 at 4:35 p.m.


WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida man has admitted his role in the trade of 59 illegally caught wild snakes, including a live rattler mailed to him in a coffee can.

Gerard Kruse of Oviedo, Florida, appeared Friday in a federal courtroom in New York City. The 42-year-old social worker pleaded guilty to seven counts of illegally transporting wildlife and six counts of the illegal receipt of wildlife.

Federal prosecutors say the snakes were collected by Kruse and others from various states, including New Jersey, California and Oregon. It is a crime to ship or receive illegally collected snakes across state lines.

One charge stemmed from a deal where Kruse received a package that included a Western diamondback rattlesnake from Texas sealed in a coffee can. It is also unlawful to mail venomous snakes.
 
Old 08-07-2015, 07:45 PM   #902
Allan Bartlett
So the hammer finally dropped on Gerry. Something about karma here. I feel really sad for his family. Thanks for posting the story Leah.
 
Old 08-07-2015, 07:46 PM   #903
Desert Queen
http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/florid...illegal-snakes

Here's more details.
 
Old 08-07-2015, 07:50 PM   #904
Desert Queen
http://www.justice.gov/opa/file/705516/download

Details of the case are here.
 
Old 08-07-2015, 07:53 PM   #905
Desert Queen
Details of the plea agreement and photos of his poached snakes.

http://www.justice.gov/opa/file/705396/download
 
Old 08-07-2015, 08:00 PM   #906
Desert Queen
Your welcome Allan! Where are his supporters today?
 
Old 08-07-2015, 08:36 PM   #907
Jdv12
Karma is deft a factor here
 
Old 08-07-2015, 10:44 PM   #908
stealthy
I hesitate to be on Jerry's side because of all the witch hunters here. I knew him when he lived in NY and he is a very kind and giving man who loves his family and animals more than life, in fact, those 2 things give him life. He moved to Florida a few years ago and everyone knows Florida is a herpers paradise.. People who have great big hearts can make stupid mistakes, especially when they are surrounded by an overwhelming array of abundant exotic wildlife.. He obviously messed up and from what I knew of him, his character is making him own up to these mistakes.. I don't know nearly half of of the details, but Jerry is truly a good soul who went astray..Don't hate, try to understand .. Everyone needs a second chance sometimes.. My 2 cents..
 
Old 08-08-2015, 12:19 AM   #909
thomas davis
yep

wow that karma finally caught up to ole jer, where are all his supporters? poaching yeah he got what he deserved.

,,,,,,,,,,thomas davis
 
Old 08-08-2015, 12:26 AM   #910
Allan Bartlett
I would love MJAY to chime in here. Oh wait, that was actually Gerry. Nevermind.
 

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