Article: The Humane Society of the United States Praises Navarro County Sheriff's Department for Cockfighting Bust

The Humane Society issued the following news release:

The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Navarro County Sheriff's Department for the successful raid of a cockfighting arena at a farm near Corsicana, Texas. According to news reports, authorities cited more than 60 people for gambling and the two pit owners were arrested for animal cruelty. About 150 fighting birds and $16,000 in cash was seized.

"This case highlights the severe deficiency of the cockfighting law in Texas, which allows the criminals who fuel this inhumane activity to get away with no more than a slap on the wrist," said John Goodwin, manager of animal fighting issues for The HSUS. "We commend the Navarro ...

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