Tag Archives: Southern District of Alabama

Fishing captain who threatened witness over Facebook sentenced to federal prison for red snapper violation

The captain of a fishing vessel was sentenced to more than five years in prison for charges related to a federal sting set up to catch and sell illegal red snapper and other fish. However, according to court records, Braley also threatened physical violence against a government witness over Facebook, which netted him an additional 63-month sentence. Read more here 19:11

Alabama Man Sentenced for Lacy Act Violations in Red Snapper Case

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, Kenyen R. Brown, and NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement Special Agent in Charge Tracy A. Dunn announce that David Braley was sentenced yesterday in two related cases. Read more here  A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the United States Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Alabama here 09:08