Animal Welfare News

Monday, August 28, 2023
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Michigan Animal Dealer Surrenders Exotic Animals Following Alleged Violations of Animal Welfare Act and Endangered Species Act

Monday, July 31, 2023
Press Release
Virginia Veterinary Technician Sentenced for Dogfighting and Promoting Animal Fighting Ventures

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Press Release
Final Defendant Sentenced in Multi-State Dogfighting Ring

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Press Release
Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Dogfighting Conspiracy

Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Man Pleads Guilty to Dog Fighting Offenses

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Justice Department Achieves Settlement with the Former Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo to Relocate Animals to Locations in the Continental United States

Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Western North Carolina Dog Fighters Sentenced to Federal Prison

Friday, February 17, 2023
Press Release
Department of Justice Announces Joint Efforts for the Inspection of Animals at the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Press Release
Seven Alabama Residents Sentenced for Felony Violations of the Animal Welfare Act, Ending One of the Largest Cockfighting Operations in the Country

Friday, November 18, 2022
Press Release
Baton Rouge Man Sentenced for Animal Fighting Venture Crimes

Monday, July 18, 2022
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Justice Department Secures the Surrender of Over 4,000 Beagles from Virginia Breeder of Dogs for Research

Friday, July 1, 2022
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Louisiana Man Indicted for Dog Fighting Ventures

Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Press Release
Twelfth Defendant Sentenced in Dog-Fighting, Drug Distribution Ring

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Louisiana Man Sentenced to Three Years Imprisonment for Dog Fighting Ventures

Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Defendant Sentenced for Dog-Fighting Conspiracy and Illegal Possession of a Firearms

Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Twelfth Defendant Convicted in Dog-Fighting, Drug Distribution Ring

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Georgia Men Sentenced to Prison for Dog-Fighting and Drug Distribution

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Georgia Dog-Fighting Trainer and Breeder Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Monday, January 3, 2022
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Justice Department Ensures Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe Are Permanently Prohibited from Exhibiting Animals and Terminates Their Interests in Seized Animals

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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North Carolina Man Sentenced to 75 Months in Prison for a Dog Fighting Offense and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

Friday, November 5, 2021
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Justice Department Secures Surrender of Over 500 Dogs from Iowa Dog Breeder and a Permanent Prohibition on Dealing in Animals

Friday, October 29, 2021
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Seven Alabama Residents Charged with Conspiracy, Animal Fighting and Gambling Charges in Cockfighting Operation

Monday, October 18, 2021
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New York Man Sentenced 18 Months in Prison for Trafficking Exotic African Cats

Thursday, October 7, 2021
Press Release    
Three Defendants Sentenced to Prison in Multi-State Dog Fighting Conspiracy

Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Court Orders USDA-Licensed Breeder to Provide Immediate Care to Dogs Found to Be in Serious Danger

Monday, September 27, 2021
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Final Defendants Sentenced in Federal Dog Fighting Case

Friday, September 17, 2021
Press Release    
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty as a Result of Multi-State Dog Fighting, Drug Trafficking Investigation

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Press Release    
Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Dog Fighting

Monday, June 28, 2021
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Jury Convicts Georgia Resident on Dog Fighting Charges

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