Cockfighting - 82 people arrested
Bronx, NY (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Apr 27, 2003
County: Bronx

Disposition: Alleged

Abuser names unreleased

Authorities raided a Bronx cockfight and arrested 82 people, seizing 19 roosters and more than $17,000 on April 27. Steven Reed, a spokesman for the Bronx District Attorney's Office, said eight people were awaiting arraignment Sunday on felony animal fighting charges. Sixty-nine other people were charged with misdemeanor counts, and five people were arrested on outstanding warrants for unrelated charges, he said.

References

• Democrat and Chronicle

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