Former NFL Player Arrested in Largest Federal Dog-Fighting Bust
#DogFighting #DOJCaseFormer NFL player LeShon Johnson was arrested in what the DOJ called the largest dog fighting bust in history, with 190 dogs seized. Johnson allegedly ran a dog-fighting operation, facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each count. read more
Georgia man sentenced to 475 years for running dogfighting ring
#Dogfighting #AnimalCrueltyVincent Lemark Burrell, 57, sentenced to 475 years for running an underground dogfighting ring with 100 malnourished pitbulls in Georgia. Authorities found dogs in appalling conditions, with pitbulls tied, emaciated, and forcibly had their teeth removed. read more