Cody Roberts apologizes, pleads guilty to animal cruelty for wolf handling in western Wyoming bar

From JacksonHoleNews&Guide.com:

Cody Roberts, the Sublette County man who prosecutors accused of torturing a wolf in the Green River Bar, pleaded guilty Thursday to felony animal cruelty.

He also apologized for his actions. “I regret my actions and apologize to my community and family,” Roberts said at his Thursday morning change of plea hearing. “I hope that after this hearing everyone can heal and move forwards.”