Former ‘Ultimate Cowboy Showdown’ Contestant Sentenced for 2024 Attack
Ethan Treadwell, a former contestant on "Ultimate Cowboy Showdown," has been sentenced to 10 years in prison with the remainder suspended, for a 2024 attack that caused traumatic brain injuries to 73-year-old William Halbert Hicks Jr. in Oklahoma. The incident…
Atlanta, GA, August 7, 2026 —
Ethan Treadwell, a former participant in the reality television series “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown,” has received a prison sentence in connection with a 2024 assault. Treadwell was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with the remainder of the sentence suspended.
The attack, which occurred in Oklahoma, resulted in traumatic brain injuries to the victim, 73-year-old William Halbert Hicks Jr. According to reports, the incident is believed to have originated from financial disagreements concerning land leasing for cattle operations.
Details regarding the exact nature of the financial disputes or the specific circumstances of the attack were not provided. The outcome of the legal proceedings has resulted in Treadwell’s prison sentence, though a significant portion will be suspended.
The former television contestant’s involvement in the incident and the subsequent legal repercussions highlight the serious consequences stemming from disputes. The case involved allegations of causing severe injury to Mr. Hicks Jr., leading to the court’s sentencing decision.
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