Ohio Fishermen Plead Guilty to Cheating in Walleye Tournament

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Two fishermen pleaded guilty to cheating during the Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament in September 2022 after weights were found inside their catches. They were charged with cheating and unlawful ownership of wild animals, and were ordered to forfeit their fishing boat, trailer, and other equipment, with their fishing licenses suspended for three years. They were set to be sentenced on May 11 and face up to 12 months in prison and up to $2,500 in fines.
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