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Hopkins County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud in Unlicensed Dog Breeding Scheme

13 Jul 2026 1:10 p.m. · Source: FBI

Kristine Michelle Hicks, 51, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud for operating an unlicensed dog breeding facility in Hopkins County, Texas. She made false claims about dogs' health and lineage, leading to the rescue of 143 animals.

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