US influencer faces hunting charges after wombat controversy | Sunrise

Added: 2026-05-21

[00:00:00]The US influencer who was slammed for taking a baby wombat from its distressed mother while visiting Australia is now facing hunting charges back home.

[00:00:09]Samantha Straub will face a three-day trial next month accused of making fraudulent residency statements to obtain hunting permits of black bears, elk, mountain lions, antelope, and also for fishing. The influencer often shares her hunting exploits to social media sparking major controversy and condemnation after video of her handling a squealing baby wombat went viral last year.