Humane Talk   /     Episode 86: Animal Fighting Spectator Bill

Description

All 50 states have laws that ban animal fighting, however a dangerous loophole exists in federal law that prevents spectators from being arrested or prosecuted.

Summary

All 50 states have laws that ban animal fighting, however a dangerous loophole exists in federal law that prevents spectators from being arrested or prosecuted. Consequently, the majority of people attending the fights walk away without consequence. This bill would close the loophole and include a ban on adults bringing children to animal fights. Tracie and Wayne discuss the history of animal fights and why this law is so important.

Subtitle
All 50 states have laws that ban animal fighting, however a dangerous loophole exists in federal law that prevents spectators from being arrested or prosecuted.
Duration
14:18
Publishing date
2013-06-14 17:27
Link
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HumaneTalk/~3/He3sjhBmf5E/
Contributors
  The Humane Society of the United States
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Enclosures
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HumaneTalk/~5/hlIgc0-9BTM/2013-06-14_spectator_bill.mp3
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