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Sooo … the Supreme Court has decided that videos of illegal animal fights aren’t illegal. Long story short, they don’t want to affect hunting and fishing television shows, which show legal actions, and nature documentaries. The court decided that everything is protected as free speech. As a fan of free speech, I understand that argument, but it’s still unfortunate.

Animal cruelty is illegal, so the filming and dissemination of that material should be also. To make a crude comparison, it’s like pornography. We’re able to distinguish between illegal child pornography and legal adult pornography. I think the Supreme Court should have looked at it that way. But then again, maybe that’s why I’m not on the Supreme Court.

Hopefully idiots will continue to tape these illegal activities. That way they’ll put themselves and their buddies in jail.

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Grand jury indicts Tahlequah man on dog fighting allegations

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on April 14, 2010 at 5:30 pm

We got this press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office. I put the dog fighting part in red.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today the results of the April 2010 Federal Grand Jury.

“The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury. A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Statutory maximum punishments are in parentheses. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable”.

GARY EUGENE THOMPSON, age 53, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

The Indictment alleges on or about February 8, 2010, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, the following firearm, one High Standard model Double Nine, .22 caliber pistol. The charges arose from an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) (Not more than 10 years in prison and up to $250,000.00 in fines)

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson

JERRY RAY MILLER, age 48, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Conspiracy, Sponsoring or Exhibiting Animals for Participation in an Animal Fighting Venture, and Possession of Animals for Participation in an Animal Fighting Venture

The Indictment alleges in Count One that from at least on or about January 9, 2009 to on or about July 8, 2009, the defendant unlawfully, wilfully and knowingly conspired with others known and unknown to the Grand Jury to sponsor and exhibiting Pit Bull Terriers in an animal fighting venture. Count Two alleges that on or about January 17, 2009, the defendant knowingly sponsored and exhibited Pit Bull Terriers in an animal fighting venture. Count Three alleges that on or about July 9, 2009, the defendant was possessing Pit Bull Terriers for use in an animal fighting venture. The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General.

The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371, 49 and 2 and Title 7, United States Code, Section 2156. (Not more than 5 years in prison and up to $250,000.00 in fines)

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Puppies dumped in Norman

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on April 14, 2010 at 3:46 pm

We just got this press release from the Norman Police Department. Long story short: if you see someone being a horrific jerk, call the police! I mean seriously. Look at these puppies! Good gravy!

Norman Animal Welfare is asking for your help.

Every spring the number of unwanted dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens increases in Norman. On Monday an abandoned puppy was turned into the shelter. The puppy was found at a convenience store located at 36th NW and Robinson. Just two to three weeks old the puppy will need to be bottle feed to survive. On Tuesday another abandoned puppy was turned into the Animal shelter. This one was found next to a dumpster at Classen and Constitution. Appearing to be a litter mate of the first puppy, this second one is two to three weeks old and needs to be bottle feed.

These two are lucky, and that is why we need your help. They were found and turned into the shelter and a foster home was immediately available. They could have just as easily been run over, starved to death, killed by another animal, poisoned, or abused by others in the area. Animal Cruelty is the charge that Animal Welfare Officers will file if the person responsible for abandoning these puppies is found.

How can you help? Call the Norman Police department immediately if you see someone dumping unwanted pets. A description of the vehicle, including the tag, make and model, and individuals involved would be very helpful. If you have a reason to suspect that someone is abandoning their pets call the Norman Animal Welfare at 292-9736

Another way to help is to have your pet spayed or neutered. This will help ensure that your pet does not have an unwanted litter of puppies or kittens.

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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