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Former ‘Ultimate Cowboy Showdown’ contestant sentenced for maiming 73-year-old man
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The contestant, who appeared on "Ultimate Cowboy Showdown," pleaded to a charge of maiming and received a 25-year sentence, with most of it suspended.
A former reality TV contestant has been sentenced to prison for a 2024 attack. The incident occurred in Oklahoma and involved a 73-year-old man who suffered traumatic brain injuries. The contestant, who appeared on "Ultimate Cowboy Showdown," pleaded to a charge of maiming and received a 25-year sentence, with most of it suspended.
The attack allegedly stemmed from a financial dispute over leased land. Further details about the case are available from the source, including the events leading up to the attack and the sentencing proceedings at the Kiowa County Courthouse.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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