LA Man Sentenced For Giving Alcohol To Hawk
Cesar Gustavo Diaz, 25, was sentenced to 45 days in jail and one year of probation for misdemeanor animal cruelty after a video surfaced showing him giving a protected juvenile Cooper’s hawk alcohol at Amelia Mayberry Park. The investigation, prompted by public complaints and conducted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, identified Diaz and located the hawk. In addition to his jail time and probation, Diaz must also complete an animal cruelty counseling program, faces a five-year ban on owning animals, and a ten-year ban on possessing firearms, along with fines.
John Q. Hosedrinker