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Case ID: 15155
Classification: Fighting
Animal: chicken
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Judge(s): Ted S. Booras




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Cockfighting - over 100 birds seized
Lake Worth, FL (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Feb 1, 2009
County: Palm Beach

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged:
» Danny Pham
» Binh T. Nguyen
» Michael Nguyen
» Thong Dinh Nguyen
» Phuoc Tran
» Steven Tran
» Tam Thanh Luu

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Over 100 roosters have been seized in a cockfighting ring bust in Lake Worth, according to Teri Barbera, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Spokesperson.

Dead roosters were found at the scene, 9227 Palomino Dr. in Lake Worth. Animal Care Control is trying to save roosters that are still alive. Five people have been arrested and more arrests are expected.


Case Updates

Seven suspects appeared before a judge Monday morning in connection with a massive suburban Lake Worth based cockfighting ring. All seven suspects were issued bond. All face animal fighting charges.

Additional charges were placed against the ringleader, Danny Pham, who admitted to authorities he staged fights in his backyard. The charges against the suspects could bring a sentence of up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Source: wptv.com - Feb 2, 2009
Update posted on Feb 2, 2009 - 11:48AM 

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