He was arrested in Wyoming last week after he was caught with horses in his possession - a violation of the terms of his probation. He was living under the alias Jesse Raiter.
A judge ordered him not to own or possess any animal for 30 years as part of his sentence for letting his animals starve. In 2009, authorities found more than 70 mustangs and burros dead and another 114 emaciated (pictured) on his 3-Strikes Ranch.
Meduna took in mustangs and burros from the Bureau of Land Management and from private individuals promising them refuge.
According to court documents, his sanctuary was a fraud.
Meduna was released from prison in December 2011 after serving about 19 months behind bars.
Muduna remains locked up in the Goshen County jail. He is being held for Nebraska officials according to the jail's website.
STATE OF NEBRASKA v. JASON C. MEDUNA
Aliases:
Jason Charles Medina
Jess Raiter
Jason Raiter
Was the operator of 3-Strikes Ranch in Nebraska - Fraudulent Sanctuary for Mustangs
Convicted:
- 145 counts animal cruelty
Sentenced:
- 2 consecutive terms of 20 to 60 months' imprisonment
- Ordered not to own, possess, or reside with any animal for a total of 30 years
Time Served:
- 19 months in prison - released December 2011
- Serving probation in Wyoming when arrested on violation
- Scheduled for release from prison on February 20, 2015 for probation violation
- Upon release, still can not own, possess or reside with any animal
If you see this man and find out he's living with animals or owns animals, call the authorities immediately!
(RateMyHorsePro - April 8, 2013)
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