Pierce Brosnan Fined $1,500 for Yellowstone National Park Violation

The actor pleaded guilty to entering a restricted thermal area, reversing a previous not-guilty plea.

Pierce Brosnan pleaded guilty to stepping off a trail in a thermal area of Yellowstone National Park, resulting in a $1,500 fine.
The fine includes a $500 penalty and a $1,000 community service payment to Yellowstone Forever, a nonprofit supporting the park.
Brosnan's guilty plea reverses a previous not-guilty plea, and a second charge of violating closures was dismissed.
The incident occurred in November 2023 when Brosnan posted pictures of himself in the off-limits area on Instagram.
Brosnan apologized on Instagram, expressing deep regret and emphasizing his respect for the natural world.