Jury Finds South Carolina Fisherman Guilty of Making False Statements
A federal jury has convicted Don Michael Rynn, 61, of Augustine, Florida, following a three-day trial. Rynn was found guilty of making false statements on trip reports about the amount and quality of the fish he caught, as well as lying to federal agents. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Don Michael Rynn managed several commercial fishing vessels in the McClellanville area, which included the F/V Maximum Retriever and F/V Crystal C. The vessels docked at Carolina Seafood, a federally licensed dealer. On March 21, 2023, the F/V Maximum Retriever embarked on a commercial fishing trip captained by the defendant’s son, who was told by Rynn to catch as many fish as he could – ignoring federally imposed quotas – which would be taken care of when he got back. side. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 15:41
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