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TX: Texas man indicted for sponsoring dog fighting in Kansas City

Discussion in 'Pit Bull News' started by Vicki, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. Vicki

    Vicki Administrator Staff Member

    Wednesday, July 31, 2013

    Texas man indicted for sponsoring dog fighting in Kansas City
    U.S. Department of Justice

    KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Texas man has been indicted on a federal charge of sponsoring dog fighting, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.

    Vertrick Jordan, 47, Tyler, Texas, is charged with one count of conspiracy to engage in an animal fighting venture. The indictment alleges that Jordan conspired with two other men to engage in animal fighting.

    The men are Pete Davis, Jr., and Melvin L. Robinson, who are scheduled for sentencing Sept. 9 after pleading guilty to a federal charge of transporting animals for participation in an animal fighting venture.

    The indictment alleges Jordan and the others conspired to:

    • Acquire, breed and train pit bull dogs for the purpose of entering them in dog fights.
    • Operate unlicensed kennels for pit bull dogs.
    • Communicate between Kansas and Texas for the purpose of sponsoring dog fights.
    • Collect forfeit fees from participants in dog fights.
    • Sponsor and conduct illegal gambling and bookmaking activities as part of dog fights.
    • Deny adequate and humane medical treatment to dogs injured and wounded in dog fights.
    • Inhumanely abandon and destroy pit bull dogs who were severely injured in dog fights.

    The indictment alleges that on March 23, 2013, Davis and Robinson left a motel where they were staying in Tyler, Texas, with a pit bull dog belonging to Robinson, and drove to Jordan’s residence in Tyler. They planned to enter the dog in an animal fighting venture.

    The animal fighting venture was a “two dog card” and a “grand championship” match in which each dog was required to have won four previous fights to qualify for the grand championship match. Jordan permitted a pit for dog fighting to be constructed on his property.

    Investigators observed two trophies next to the pit. Jordan maintained approximately ten pit bull dogs on his property for the purpose of breeding them and selling them.

    If convicted, Jordan faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

    The following agencies contributed to the investigation: The FBI, the Kansas City (KS) Police Department, the Harrison County (MO) Sheriff's Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Texas Department of Public Safety - Narcotics and Highway Patrol, East Texas HIDTA, the FBI Dallas Division - East Texas Resident Agencies, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Game Wardens, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - OIG, the Lindale Police Department, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tris Hunt is prosecuting.

    They are innocent until proven guilty.

    Kansas City Kansan: Texas man indicted for sponsoring dog fighting in Kansas City
     
    Vicki, Aug 1, 2013
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  2. old goat

    old goat CH Dog

    wow that's alot of tax money being spent . they broke the law but that's alot of man power they used for such a small case .
     
    old goat, Aug 1, 2013
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  3. Dannyb

    Dannyb Big Dog

    It's like sending in the national gaurd to remove an ant hill, one ant at a time.
     
    Dannyb, Aug 2, 2013
    #3
  4. tigerboy5

    tigerboy5 Big Dog

    Luckily this ended up better than it could have been but hopefully these guys beat these charges.
     
    tigerboy5, Aug 2, 2013
    #4
  5. stinkrock

    stinkrock Top Dog

    I agree old goat.
     
    stinkrock, Aug 2, 2013
    #5
  6. therealjudge

    therealjudge CH Dog

    How does one beat charges when pleading guilty?
     
    therealjudge, Aug 2, 2013
    #6
  7. Dannyb

    Dannyb Big Dog

    Two took a plea. It seems Jordan was charged after with conspiracy which could mean someone is testifying and in federal court is almost impossible to beat.
     
    Dannyb, Aug 2, 2013
    #7
  8. tigerboy5

    tigerboy5 Big Dog

    How do you not notice you are being followed from kc to tx? About a 9hr drive.
     
    tigerboy5, Aug 2, 2013
    #8
  9. therealjudge

    therealjudge CH Dog

    there was a guy in the group that was hooked too and when he was picked up he told the others that he was paying the forfeit. That to me would have been a red flag, he was good friends with one of the guys that took the plea deal. Most around here think he was an informant, and hopefully whoever is will be found out sooner than later.
     
    therealjudge, Aug 2, 2013
    #9
  10. okcdogman82

    okcdogman82 Top Dog

    Fuckin rats!! Dirty motherfuckers may they burn in hell!!! As a man you know the consequences of your actions if you get caught up you keep your fuckin mouth shut!! Try to plead it down to do as little time as possible and you kick back and ride that shit out!! If you cant do the time dont commit the crime be big boy and own up to your shit and keep your friends and associates out of it bottom line.
     
    okcdogman82, Aug 2, 2013
    #10
  11. okcdogman82

    okcdogman82 Top Dog

    I HATE folks that do illegal shit and then get caught and be ready to give there mama up because there scared of jail. just leave the game alone if youcant deal with the risk.
     
    okcdogman82, Aug 2, 2013
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  12. 87buick

    87buick Top Dog

    They really talking if they already have a strike against them.
    Its timw to check your circle. My boy got 15 for the hounds.
    He already had a strike from the 90's (5 years). Got caught
    With them hounds and for strike 2 got 15. Might get out in 8.
    True rider went on his own.
    87
     
    87buick, Aug 2, 2013
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  13. okcdogman82

    okcdogman82 Top Dog

    @87buick i take my hat off to him he went out the right way standing up. make sure you write him and keep him wit some pictures and shit it means alot when your away just a lil support goes a long way.
     
    okcdogman82, Aug 2, 2013
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  14. 87buick

    87buick Top Dog

    Oh I know the drill, commisarry stay up. Florida dont play, especially if you travel
    With hounds
     
    87buick, Aug 2, 2013
    #14
  15. eli/carve

    eli/carve Pup

    most around here deal with and play dogs with known Rats who went in told came home and ppl getn told on! they say C I say T only Allah knws and the lawyer the Rat and the agent who debriefed em ...jmho bro! thts why its me my wife and the house dog 5 yrs for a dog you better off jumpn a counter or two like stonie them!
     
    eli/carve, Aug 3, 2013
    #15
  16. therealjudge

    therealjudge CH Dog

    I don't know T, but hopefully it wasn't C, I was friends with him when we were younger, and it would be disappointing to say the least. Stay up bro,
     
    therealjudge, Aug 4, 2013
    #16
  17. F.D.

    F.D. Top Dog

    Look at the last two charges:

    1) Deny adequate and humane medical treatment to dogs injured and wounded in dog fights;
    2) Inhumanely abandon and destroy pit bull dogs who were severely injured in dog fights

    1) - This is a direct consequence of the fact that seeking treatment with a vet will lead to getting arrested and your dog(s) getting killed;
    2) - The same as #1. Also, don't HSUS & PETA kill injured and healthy dogs all the time (or facilitate their destruction)?
     
    F.D., Aug 6, 2013
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