PARRISH, Fla. (WWSB) – A previous unique animal dealership from Parrish, who was founded guilty previously this year of unlawfully offering a threatened monkey to vocalist Chris Brown, has actually had his federal dealership’s license ended, an animal rights groups states.
Individuals for the Ethical Treatment of Animals revealed Friday that the U.S. Department of Farming has actually ended the federal Animal Well-being Act license of Jimmy Wayne Hammonds, referred to as “The Monkey Whisperer.” The choice originates from Hammonds’ guilty pleas to federal charges connected to the prohibited sale and transportation of primates– including his infamous sale of a capuchin monkey to Brown.
PETA had actually sent a problem to the USDA mentioning that the company had cause to end Hammonds’ license as his convictions consist of felony conspiracy to devote wildlife trafficking and 3 counts of breaking the Endangered Types Act, triggering the USDA’s enforcement action.
“Exotic animals are not pets, playthings, or props for celebrities, and they’re not business transactions either,” states PETA’s Michelle Sinnott. “PETA is celebrating the USDA’s decision to strip this felon of a license before he could exploit additional vulnerable animals.”
Hammonds was likewise thought of offering 2 spider monkeys to rap artist Swae Lee. PETA likewise informed California wildlife authorities to Lee’s illegal belongings of these spider monkeys, which caused the seizure of a minimum of among them.
Hammonds was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, to consist of 8 months home confinement, for one count of conspiracy to break the Lacey Act and 3 counts of breaking the Endangered Types Act. He was likewise purchased to pay a $90,000 fine.
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