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February 19, 2011
Tyler, Texas Cockfighting Raid Highlights Need for Stronger Penalties
The HSUS supplied key information that led to the Friday night raid of a suspected cockfighting operation in Tyler, Texas. Experts from The HSUS also provided evidence identification and documentation on the scene.
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February 17, 2011
The HSUS Praises Utica, N.Y. Mayor for Support on Closing Loopholes in State Animal Fighting Law
The HSUS commends Utica, N.Y., Mayor David Roefaro for his support of Assembly Bill A.4407 and its Senate companion S.3237 which would close loopholes in the state’s animal fighting laws – some of the weakest in the nation.
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February 16, 2011
The Humane Society of the United States Calls on California to Strengthen Animal Fighting Laws
The HSUS praises the introduction in the California State Legislature of Senate Bills 425 and 426 by Sen. Ron Calderon aimed at cracking down on illegal animal fighting.
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February 15, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Indiana Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across Indiana rallied at the state capitol in Indianapolis to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws as part of The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011. Citizen advocates urged legislators to strengthen laws to crack down on animal fighting and prohibit coyote and fox penning, and to oppose captive trophy hunts.
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February 15, 2011
Texas Cockfighting Investigation Proves Need for Stronger Laws
An undercover HSUS investigation turned up rampant cockfighting in Texas, demonstrating the need for tougher legislation in that state.
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February 7, 2011
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Cockfighting Convictions
The HSUS hails the decision by the federal Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejecting an appeal brought by three defendants convicted of participating in interstate cockfighting ring in South Carolina.
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January 3, 2011
She's Come Full Circle: Laura Maloney Returns to the Front Lines
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December 18, 2010
Alleged Cockfighting Operation in Dallas Busted
The HSUS supplied key information that led to the raid of an alleged cockfighting operation in Southeast Dallas, by the Dallas Police Department.
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October 26, 2010
Long Arms for Animals
Five outstanding law enforcement officials received Humane Law Enforcement Awards for 2010.
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October 1, 2010
Ohio Elections Commission Finds that Cockfighting Group Violated Campaign Finance Laws
The HSUS commends the Ohio Elections Commission for ruling the Ohio Gamefowl Breeders Association PAC violated campaign finance laws by funneling political campaign contributions through private individuals.
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August 4, 2010
The HSUS Assists Indiana Gaming Commission in Raid of Alleged Cockfighting Operation
The HSUS supplied key information to the Indiana Gaming Commission that led to the raid of Wally’s Gamefowl Farm, a breeding operation that allegedly supplied birds to overseas cockfights.
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August 2, 2010
Statement by The HSUS on Deaths at California Cockfight
Eric Sakach, senior law enforcement specialists for The HSUS, issued a statement in response to Sunday morning’s deaths at an illegal cockfight near Livingston, Calif.
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July 24, 2010
The HSUS Assists with Randolph County, N.C. Cockfighting Raid
The HSUS helps seize 24 fighting roosters as well as 400 hens living in deplorable conditions in North Carolina.
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June 30, 2010
Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations
A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.
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June 26, 2010
The HSUS Assists in Major Tenn. Cockfighting Raid
An investigation initiated by The HSUS led to a Polk County, Tenn., Sheriff's Office raid of a suspected large-scale animal fighting operation, resulting in more than 100 people being charged with cockfighting.
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June 22, 2010
Montebello Cockfighting Raid Reveals 1,200 Roosters, Injured Horse
Almost 1,200 birds believed to used for cockfighting were discovered today in Montebello, Calif., by a multi-agency task force led by The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority.
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June 7, 2010
Fighting Pit Attracts Illegal Activity, Out of State Residents
Slideshow of South Carolina cockfighting raid.
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June 7, 2010
The HSUS Assists in Major S.C. Cockfighting Raid
The HSUS assisted the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office by conducting evidence identification and documentation at the Sunday raid of a suspected cockfighting operation.
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May 27, 2010
The HSUS Urges Gov. Jindal to Crack Down on Cockfighting Boosters
The HSUS issued a statement in response to the Louisiana House of Representatives’ passage of a bill that would make it illegal to be a spectator at a cockfight.
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May 17, 2010
The HSUS Praises Minn. Lawmakers for Combating Animal Fighting, Protecting Pets and American Horses
The HSUS applauds Minnesota for enacting bills to protect animals in domestic disputes and to criminalize drugs and implements used in animal fighting.
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May 4, 2010
The HSUS Assists San Luis Obispo County Sheriff on Cockfighting Raid
The HSUS provided support and expertise to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department in raiding a suspected cockfighting locale in Central California.
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April 28, 2010
The HSUS Praises La. Senate for Cracking Down on Cockfighting Boosters
Julia Breaux Melancon, Louisiana state director for The HSUS, issued a statement after the Louisiana Senate voted in support of a bill to make it illegal to be a spectator at a cockfight.
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April 23, 2010
Bronx Students Empowered to Be Voices for Animals
At the “Make a Change” conference in the Bronx, students hear from The HSUS’s New York state director about how they can help stop animal cruelty in their community.
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April 14, 2010
The HSUS Praises Neb. Governor for Signing Law Banning Animal Fighting Paraphernalia
The HSUS commends Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman for signing a law that prohibits the possession of animal fighting paraphernalia.
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April 9, 2010
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Federal Animal Fighting Ban
The HumanHSUS hails a decision issued Friday by a federal appeals court rejecting a constitutional challenge to the federal animal fighting ban.
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