Texan could face jail in bison deaths

Jeffrey Hawn, who authorized the shooting of 32 bison on his ranch, could face jail time according to the Denver Post:

Forty-five-year-old Jeffrey Hawn could be sentenced to up to 10 days in jail after pleading guilty to one count of criminal mischief and one count of cruelty to animals. He already has served 100 hours of community service and paid $157,000 in restitution, plus accepted two years of probation. As part of the sentencing process, the court accepted letters from people affected by the slaughter. Hawn's family wrote, and there is a previous letter from the victim, South Park rancher Monte Downare. His bison had wandered onto Hawn's property, and Hawn became increasingly angry.