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Houston Man Arrested As Police Continue Search For Missing Tiger

JonathanTurley

He is facing both criminal and potential tort liability for the tiger incident. The punishment is a misdemeanor charge and fines of $500 to $2,000. For a misdemeanor, the maximum penalty is $10,000 and/or up to one-year imprisonment. On the tort side, Cuevas is liable for any injuries caused by a wild animal in his possession.

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