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FL: Jury deliberation underway in dogfighting trial

Discussion in 'Pit Bull News' started by Vicki, Mar 24, 2016.

  1. Vicki

    Vicki Administrator Staff Member

    March 10. 2016

    In closing arguments on Thursday, Assistant State Attorney Jaime McManus said 17 injured dogs, syringes and supplements found in a refrigerator and a blood-stained pen show that dogfighting occurred at the home.

    "This is a case about victims without voices and about deeds that happen in the dark," she said. "Because the victims cannot speak for themselves, we have to rely on the evidence to shine a light on the crimes."

    Cumberland lived at the home where the dogfight was broken up, according to testimony and court records, with her boyfriend. Prosecutors allege she either knew about the practice or chose to ignore it.

    Bell, on the other hand, is accused of traveling to attend the dogfight with two of his own pitbulls. Prosecutors alleged he borrowed a rented a car from a companion in which police found two injured dogs and told police he "wasn't even betting."

    Attorneys for Bell and Cumberland offered different defenses. Both defendants testified on Thursday.

    Cumberland said she didn't know the fights were happening and that her boyfriend arranged them. She said he used the dogs for hog hunting.

    Bell testified that he was in the area with a friend and went to buy some marijuana but that he didn't attend the dogfight or use the car in question. He also said he did not make the betting comment.

    Jury deliberation underway in dogfighting trial - Orlando Sentinel
     
    Vicki, Mar 24, 2016
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  2. Stratman

    Stratman Big Dog

    Bell, on the other hand, is accused of traveling to attend the dogfight with two of his own pitbulls. Prosecutors alleged he borrowed a rented car from a companion in which police found two injured dogs and told police he "wasn't even betting."

    "Ya can't fix stupid" I hope Mr. Bell doesn't have any plans for the next several years.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbpzwFGJFqY
     
    Stratman, Mar 24, 2016
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  3. CajunBoulette

    CajunBoulette CH Dog

    Well it also says that he denied making the comment,wouldn't be the first lie cops have told
     
    CajunBoulette, Mar 24, 2016
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  4. TROTLINE

    TROTLINE Top Dog

    I like what the DA says A victum that cant speak for themselves!! I know what mine and a lot of others would say!! That's the only way they get these convictions is the dogs don't speak human! Seams to me they say whats exactly on there mind!!!!
     
    TROTLINE, Mar 24, 2016
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  5. Stratman

    Stratman Big Dog

    I am with you both. Cops defiantly lie to get convictions. I meant to add this testimony. "Bell testified that he was in the area with a friend and went to buy some marijuana" above the Ron White quote.
    KOS
     
    Stratman, Mar 25, 2016
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  6. CajunBoulette

    CajunBoulette CH Dog

    Lol, well the thing is if they didn't actually catch him in the car it'll be hard to prove. So if he was there,not in the car with wounded dogs, then the I wasn't here to bet I had a few grand in my pocket because I came to buy weed may actually help him lol
     
    CajunBoulette, Mar 25, 2016
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  7. Stratman

    Stratman Big Dog

    I hope your right Cajun.
     
    Stratman, Mar 25, 2016
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  8. CajunBoulette

    CajunBoulette CH Dog

    I call it the "I couldn't have killed him because I was robbing the bank" defense lol
     
    CajunBoulette, Mar 25, 2016
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  9. Stratman

    Stratman Big Dog

    LMFAO........I think I'll stick with my Lawyer. I laughed so hard I almost passed out!
     
    Stratman, Mar 25, 2016
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