Cattle-rustling returns in US amid recession - 27 Jul 09 Stealing cattle was once an offence punished in the United States by hanging. Amid the economic downturn, farmers are struggling with a new generation of cattle rustlers and some argue tough punishment should be brought back. Al Jazeera's Sebastian Walker reports from the state of Missouri. From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 321 8 ratings Time: 02:09 More in News & Politics