U.S. activist Jodie sentenced for selling U.S. seeds to Marijuana customers . `` There is no question your actions were illegal and criminal and your actions ensured that others broke the law and suffered the consequences , '' the judge told Emery during the hearing . 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 , '' CannabisCulture.com says .
U.S. activist Jodie sentenced for selling U.S. seeds to Marijuana 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 , '' CannabisCulture.com says .