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| Prison sought for 3 men in dogfighting crimes |
| By freep.com |
| Published: 12/07/2009 |
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Federal authorities are seeking prison terms for three Michigan men who pleaded guilty to dogfighting crimes after 49 pit bulls were seized last summer. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eaton Brown also recommended that the men do community service after they are released, possibly with the Humane Society or another group that cares for animals. "Dogfighting is not a sport; it is a cruel and heinous criminal offense," Brown said in a Nov. 25 filing in federal court in Detroit. B. Jay Rodriguez of Adrian, Martin Phillips of Bad Axe and Joshua Gates of Blissfield are to be sentenced Tuesday or Wednesday. The investigation by the U.S. Agriculture Department involved a confidential informant and secret video. Brown recommended 6 months in custody for Rodriguez and Phillips, and a 13-month prison sentence for Gates, who has convictions and was on state parole at the time of his arrest. Gates' lawyer, Craig Tank, said Friday he wouldn't object to the recommendation. Attorney Ronald Gold said he would seek probation for Phillips. Rodriguez's lawyer, Bernard Cohen, could not be reached; his voicemail was full. Read More. |
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