Prosecute Florida Bear Killer To Fullest Extent Of The Law
Prosecute Florida Bear Killer To Fullest Extent Of The Law
The Issue
Important Update!!!
- John Anthony Falango was sentenced to:
- Five years probation
- 50 hours of wildlife community service
- No hunting license while on probation
- $1,000 donation to Wildlife Alert Fund
- $1,878 in fines
- Must cover the cost of LE and biological staff investigation
We want to thank all of you for taking action!
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This petition acts as a show of support for the maximum sentence allowed under law in the case of the STATE OF FLORIDA -VS- JOHN ANTHONY FALANGO.
On October 26, 2021, John Anthony Falango, upon returning to his house after taking his dog for a walk, saw an adult bear and three cubs in his yard. His presence frightened the bears, who retreated up a tree for safety. They posed no threat to Mr. Falango or his dog, who safely returned to the security of their home. Mr. Falango then retrieved a pistol from his house and fired multiple rounds into the tree, striking and killing the mother bear, who succumbed to her injuries approximately 100 feet from the tree, and one of her cubs, who fell from the tree and died at the scene. The two other cubs were able to escape.
Mr. Falango was NOT in fear for his life and was NOT acting in self-defense. He was safe in his house. If he genuinely felt threatened, why would he deliberately and unnecessarily put himself in danger by going outside?
The bears ran up a tree, not after Mr. Falango or his dog.
Those who commit egregious acts against wildlife should be held accountable to ensure that actions such as theirs are not recurrent. If left unpunished, his crime sends a message that it is ok to break the law.
For the reasons stated above, we, the undersigned, request that John Anthony Falango receive the maximum sentence allowed under law.
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On March 15, 2022, John Anthony Falango received his 4th continuance. Mr. Falango faces 17 charges in the shooting and killing of a mother bear and her cub, which left two cubs orphaned. His next pre-trial hearing is now scheduled for May 17, 2022, at 9 AM. Stay tuned for updates!
The good news is that we now have more time to make sure Mr. Falango is held accountable for his crimes. Complete the calls to action listed below.
Contact State Attorney Brian Haas and the State Attorney's Office to request that John Anthony Falango be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for the crimes he committed. Please include the link to our petition with your message so they can see that people support the law, and those who break the law should be punished.
Petition link.
https://chng.it/KpgKbMmDLV
State Attorney Brian Haas
Email: bhaas@sao10.com
State Attorney's Office, 10th Judicial Circuit
Email: sao10mail@sao10.com
Visit our websites & follow us on social media for updates.
https://www.beardefenders.org/
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The Issue
Important Update!!!
- John Anthony Falango was sentenced to:
- Five years probation
- 50 hours of wildlife community service
- No hunting license while on probation
- $1,000 donation to Wildlife Alert Fund
- $1,878 in fines
- Must cover the cost of LE and biological staff investigation
We want to thank all of you for taking action!
______________________________________________________________________________
This petition acts as a show of support for the maximum sentence allowed under law in the case of the STATE OF FLORIDA -VS- JOHN ANTHONY FALANGO.
On October 26, 2021, John Anthony Falango, upon returning to his house after taking his dog for a walk, saw an adult bear and three cubs in his yard. His presence frightened the bears, who retreated up a tree for safety. They posed no threat to Mr. Falango or his dog, who safely returned to the security of their home. Mr. Falango then retrieved a pistol from his house and fired multiple rounds into the tree, striking and killing the mother bear, who succumbed to her injuries approximately 100 feet from the tree, and one of her cubs, who fell from the tree and died at the scene. The two other cubs were able to escape.
Mr. Falango was NOT in fear for his life and was NOT acting in self-defense. He was safe in his house. If he genuinely felt threatened, why would he deliberately and unnecessarily put himself in danger by going outside?
The bears ran up a tree, not after Mr. Falango or his dog.
Those who commit egregious acts against wildlife should be held accountable to ensure that actions such as theirs are not recurrent. If left unpunished, his crime sends a message that it is ok to break the law.
For the reasons stated above, we, the undersigned, request that John Anthony Falango receive the maximum sentence allowed under law.
______________________________________________________________________________
On March 15, 2022, John Anthony Falango received his 4th continuance. Mr. Falango faces 17 charges in the shooting and killing of a mother bear and her cub, which left two cubs orphaned. His next pre-trial hearing is now scheduled for May 17, 2022, at 9 AM. Stay tuned for updates!
The good news is that we now have more time to make sure Mr. Falango is held accountable for his crimes. Complete the calls to action listed below.
Contact State Attorney Brian Haas and the State Attorney's Office to request that John Anthony Falango be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for the crimes he committed. Please include the link to our petition with your message so they can see that people support the law, and those who break the law should be punished.
Petition link.
https://chng.it/KpgKbMmDLV
State Attorney Brian Haas
Email: bhaas@sao10.com
State Attorney's Office, 10th Judicial Circuit
Email: sao10mail@sao10.com
Visit our websites & follow us on social media for updates.
https://www.beardefenders.org/
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Petition created on November 30, 2021