The illegal trafficking in Phragmipedium kovachii/peruvianum has resulted in three, not two, indictments. First, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was indicted, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced. Second, Wesley Higgins, botanist at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was indicted, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced. Third, Michael Kovach was indicted, pleaded guilty, and currently awaits sentencing.
The illegal trafficking in other Phragmipedium species from Peru has resulted in two additional, but unrelated indictments against Manuel Arias and George Norris. Both pleaded guilty and have been sentenced. Eric Christenson _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
