50-year-old Massachusetts man John Murphy arrested on federal dogfighting charges, 13 pit bulls seized, faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted.

50-year-old Massachusetts man, John Murphy, was arrested on federal dogfighting charges and indicted on nine counts of possessing animals for use in an animal fighting venture. In June, federal agents seized 13 pit bulls from his home, allegedly finding syringes, steroids, fighting equipment, and dogfighting literature. If convicted, Murphy faces up to 45 years in prison and $1 million in fines.

March 29, 2024
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