Usher Weiss, 26, pleaded guilty to selling a taxidermied cougar head and other exotic animal parts, including a cheetah head, bird, seal, an elephant foot, full alligator, and a tiger skin.
District Attorney Gonzalez emphasized the importance of prosecuting these cases to protect endangered species, sending a clear message that conservation is a priority.
Weiss purchased the illegal animal parts from online platforms like Craigslist and OfferUp, eventually surrendering them to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
As part of his plea deal, Weiss was fined $5,000 and required to surrender additional animal parts, highlighting the consequences of engaging in the illegal wildlife trade.
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