South California – An investigation into organized dog fighting resulted in the arrests of 8 individuals including Earl Simmons, better known by stage name as rapper DMX.
According to authorities, 102 pit bulls from which 39 were still puppies were seized from the rapper’s home by an animal control unit. Authorities tell us the dogs were so malnourished their ribs were sticking out and others had bad wounds that required emergency care. The lifeless bodies of 7 dogs were also found on the property.
Federal state and local officials announced the arrests on Friday. Around $400,000 in cash that investigators believe was tied to illegal gambling on dog fights was also seized.
DMX is charged on counts of conspiring to promote and sponsor dog fights, and with conducting an illegal gambling business. Let’s not forget that this isn’t DMX’s first arrest on a crime of this nature. Back in May 2008, DMX was arrested on 7 counts of animal cruelty and four felony drug possession charges. He also faced another animal cruelty charge in 1999 which was later dismissed after the rapper agreed to accept responsibility and record public service announcements for an animal rights group. If found guilty on all charges, his sentence could go up to life in prison knowing the rapper’s heavy criminal background.
DMX arrested in underground pit bull dog fighting bust
According to authorities, 102 pit bulls from which 39 were still puppies were seized from the rapper’s home by an animal control unit. Authorities tell us the dogs were so malnourished their ribs were sticking out and others had bad wounds that required emergency care. The lifeless bodies of 7 dogs were also found on the property.
Federal state and local officials announced the arrests on Friday. Around $400,000 in cash that investigators believe was tied to illegal gambling on dog fights was also seized.DMX is charged on counts of conspiring to promote and sponsor dog fights, and with conducting an illegal gambling business. Let’s not forget that this isn’t DMX’s first arrest on a crime of this nature. Back in May 2008, DMX was arrested on 7 counts of animal cruelty and four felony drug possession charges. He also faced another animal cruelty charge in 1999 which was later dismissed after the rapper agreed to accept responsibility and record public service announcements for an animal rights group. If found guilty on all charges, his sentence could go up to life in prison knowing the rapper’s heavy criminal background.
DMX arrested in underground pit bull dog fighting bust
DMX arrested in underground pit bull dog fighting bust
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