Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones
Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones
Lauren H. DeLoach of South Carolina admitted to importing more than $18,000 worth of sperm whale parts from Australia, Latvia, Norway and Ukraine, prosecutors said.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears to be completely accurate. All key claims are verified by multiple reliable sources. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Lauren H. DeLoach of South Carolina admitted to importing more than $18,000 worth of sperm whale parts from Australia, Latvia, Norway and Ukraine.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #2: Supports the claim that he pleaded guilty to importing sperm whale parts.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that he imported sperm whale teeth and bones from four countries.
- Verification Source #4: Does not specify the countries or the exact amount, but confirms the illegal importing and selling of sperm whale parts.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms the guilty plea and the violation of the Lacey Act.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "The man, Lauren H. DeLoach, 69, of St. Helena Island, S.C., pleaded guilty to Lacey Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act charges for importing…" This supports the claim.
- Verification Source #2: "A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to importing and selling sperm whale teeth and bones, a violation of federal wildlife laws…" This supports the claim.
- Verification Source #5: "A South Carolina man pleaded guilty on Thursday to importing sperm whale teeth and bones from four countries and selling them in the U.S.,…" This supports the claim.
- Verification Source #4: "South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty for Illegally Importing and Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and…" This supports the claim.
- Verification Source #3: "DeLoach has agreed to plead guilty to a felony violation of the Lacey Act and will admit to the illegal trafficking of sperm whale teeth and…" This supports the claim.
- There are no contradictions between the sources.