Marijuana activist Marc Emery sentenced for selling marijuana seeds to American citizens . In plea deal with federal prosecutors , Emery admitted to operating seed - selling business . Emery 's lawyer , supporters , said his prosecution was politically motivated . ` ` I regret not choosing other methods -- legal ones -- to achieve my goals , '' Emery says .
Marijuana activist Marc Emery sentenced for selling marijuana seeds to U.S. customers . In plea deal with federal prosecutors , Emery admitted to operating seed-selling business . Emery 's lawyer , supporters , claim his prosecution was politically motivated . `` I regret not choosing other methods -- legal ones -- to achieve my goals , '' Emery says .