<div>Hello Fellow RedBirds!!
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<div>January 2, 2026 Update:
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<div>On Christmas Eve, Griffin McGaughey, was pulled over by police on a traffic stop and Griffin was arrested on a felony warrant related to the June 13, 2025, Temple raid on Redbird Hemp. The exact charges are still unclear due to the district attorney’s office unwillingness to communicate, and refusal to share information with our attorneys, Dan Clancy and Scot Coutney. Mr. Clancy and Mr. Courtney, for 6 months, have been reaching out to the Bell County DA to let them know that we are here; we’re a family; and we have every intention of cooperating fully in their investigation. Despite our best efforts to communicate with prosecutors, the Bell County authorities decided the week before Christmas would be the appropriate time to issue warrants, and Christmas Eve was as good a time as any to arrest Griffin. We were shocked, which may have been the exact effect they intended.
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<div>Griffin was booked into the Bell County jail, and his bond was set as $80,000.00. Considered by our attorneys, and everyone we’ve spoken with to be excessively high for a hemp case. With the help of friends, family and other sources Griffin was able to post bail and come home to spend Christmas with his family. The Temple PD raid on RedBird Hemp this past June has created an enormous financial hardship on the McGaughey's, not to mention the mental and physical stress its caused.
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<div>We opened and operated RedBird Hemp, dedicated and committed to the lawful process our Texas legislature created for us when it legalized hemp, and the sale of hemp derived products. Anyone who stepped foot into RedBird Hemp knows first hand how dedicated and serious the McGaughey's were about being responsible business owners, selecting quality products, and educating their clients to the best of their ability. RedBird Hemp made sure that their products were only sold to responsible adults over the age of 21. Yes, they'd even ID you if you were 60+ years old! We continue to ask for all the prayers and good vibes for our family as we continue to work through this process!
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<div>Thank you all!!
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<div>The McGaughey's
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<div>Original Post:
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<div>On Friday, June 13th, Temple Police Department came into our shop and confiscated all our hemp products. This left us effectively with no products to sell, forcing us to close our doors without notice. While our team has always operated with a strong commitment to compliance, transparency and safety, this unexpected and sudden closure has rocked our world. All products that were sold in our store were sourced responsibly and tested in accordance with Texas Hemp Laws. We also maintained certificates of analysis (COA’s), licensing, and implement age-verification protocols always. Owners, Griffin and Kristi started RedBird Hemp originally in 2019 after the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill and, after COVID times, reopened the business in June of 2021. They opened RedBird Hemp to provide Griffin's grandfather with CBD gummies to help with his Neuropathy pain. Griffin and Kristi studied the hemp plant thoroughly and over time grew to be one of the top hemp stores in Central Texas. RedBird's employees went through extensive training to ensure quality service and knowledge for the community. Back in April, Kristi traveled to Austin to speak at the Capitol against HB28 and SB3. RedBird's employees have also prioritized advocating for the hemp industry by running protests and encouraging clients to sign petitions to keep hemp products legal.
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<div>The loss of RedBird Hemp this week has been devastating to employees and the owners. We are creating this GoFundMe to help with the large legal fees that RedBird is now facing and to help supplement the immediate loss of income. If you can help by donating or sharing this fundraiser, it is appreciated more than you know! We appreciate the support of our clients and community. Your trust and loyalty mean the world to us.
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