Thread: Saddle maker fined over immigration violations

Published May 20, 2008 11:07 pm -

Saddle maker fined over immigration violations




( AP) – A judge has ordered a saddle and tack manufacturing company in Sulphur to pay $51,000 in fines in connection with violations of immigration law.


Billy Cook pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors immigration violations and was given a $3,000 fine on each count. The 77-year-old owner of Billy Cook Harness and Saddle also was given two years of probation on each misdemeanor count.

U.S. Attorney Sheldon Sperling said Tuesday Cook agreed with his longtime employee, Rutilio Osornio, to hire illegal aliens Osornio introduced to Cook.

Osornio pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count and was given $3,000 in fines and two years of probation.

In August 2006, a federal search warrant was executed at the business and 51 illegal aliens were found to be employed at the factory.

Defense Attorney Phil Hurst said the fine against the corporation exceeded guidelines.

“My personal viewpoint is it’s much to do about nothing,â€

thanks this helps, i want to buy a new saddle and i had it down to the (http://www.horsesaddleshop.com/arbuc...ch-saddle.html) Arbuckle Wade- Billy Cook or the Flagstaff from Circle Y.... it looks like the Flagstaff is the winner.

ONLY $51,000 for a company with sales over 3 million dollars

talk about a slap on the wrist

Originally Posted by jamesw62

ONLY $51,000 for a company with sales over 3 million dollars

talk about a slap on the wrist

i don't even know if i would call it an actual 'slap'... this is outragous! i'll spread the word their sales need to feel the 'slap'.

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Scumbag, I checked and we don't have any of their saddles.

Thanks, but no thanks! My Stueuben 18" forward seat ("hunt") was made 30 years ago ( I bought it used) in Germany by craftsman who were/are paid well, very well. It is worth more now, five years later, than the hefty price I paid for it 5 years ago. It IS all about quality, and you don't get that paying 1-5 bucks an hour.

Case and point: Before U.S. companies began outsourcing labor, "Made in U.S.A." items commanded a premium in foreign markets (think Levi's jeans!).

We are SO [self edit]ed

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