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Cody Roberts Pleads Guilty to Wolf Cruelty, Faces Probation

2/26/2026

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Cody Roberts of Sublette County reached a February 2024 plea deal over his handling of an injured wolf and will plead guilty to felony animal cruelty.
The agreement includes an 18-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine.
Probation conditions prohibit hunting, fishing, and alcohol.
The case drew international criticism, and a change-of-plea hearing is expected soon to present further details.

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Cody Roberts of Sublette County reached a February 2024 plea deal over his handling of an injured wolf and will plead guilty to felony animal cruelty.
The agreement includes an 18-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine.
Probation conditions prohibit hunting, fishing, and alcohol.
The case drew international criticism, and a change-of-plea hearing is expected soon to present further details.