George F. Riley

History

Convicted: Killing and selling endangered animals for meat
Mar 25, 1998 - Chicago, IL (US)
Sentence: Riley was sentenced to 1 year probation and ordered to pay a community service donation of $30,000 to the Save the Tiger Fund and the Lacey Reward Fund for receiving the hides of 2 endangered tigers, a misdemeanor.

Riley's plea agreement also requires that he cooperate with federal officers in their ongiong investigations into the illegal wildlife trade.

Notes:
Riley was charged with 3 felony violations of the Lacey Act and 2 misdemeanor violations of the Endangered Species Act in connection with his purchase of 2 tiger hides and 1 black leopard hide.