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ATTORNEY GENERAL GANSLER, HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE ANIMAL FIGHTING REWARD PROGRAM

The Maryland Attorney General issued the following news release:

Attorney General Douglas Gansler, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and local law enforcement officials have teamed up to announce that the HSUS is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person involved in illegal animal fighting. Cockfighting and dogfighting are felonies in Maryland, punishable by up to three years of imprisonment and/or a maximum $5,000 fine.

"Animal fighting is a vicious crime that often has direct ties to other illegal activity like drugs and gangs," said Attorney General Gansler. "My office is pleased to partner with the Humane Society of the ...

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