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PA-BUCKLAND-2026

Joseph Garrett Buckland

Crime Type
Torture
Jurisdiction
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conviction Year
2026
Animals Affected
Multiple animals (crush video conspiracy)
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Case Summary

Pleaded guilty 2026 in the Western District of Pennsylvania to federal conspiracy to create and distribute animal-crush videos. Faces up to 5 years federal prison; sentencing scheduled for October 2026.

Details

Charged under the PACT Act (18 U.S.C. § 48). DOJ Office of Public Affairs press release.

Sentencing

Federal animal-crush conspiracy guilty plea (sentencing October 2026).

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