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Weak penalties for cockfighting show no regard to laws in place
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe same voters who approved State Question 687 to outlaw cockfighting elected me to my third term...
Cockfighting is a disgrace and a crime, and Kentucky needs to get tougher on it | Opinion
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 2 months agoOpEd: Kentucky has been an outlier on cockfighting, having some of the weakest penalties in the...
Oklahoma’s push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport
KFOR articles via Yahoo News· 2 months agoBefore Oklahoma became one of the last places in the U.S. to outlaw cockfighting in 2002, it wasn't...
Animal welfare group releases list of reported cockfighting arenas around Kentucky
Lexington Herald-Leader McClatchy Articles via AOL· 1 year ago“While there’s been some progress on this issue, Kentucky remains central, not just to the national...
'Cockfighting capital' of US? Oklahoma bill to ease penalties draws attack from activists
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAnimal rights activists are again fighting a bill filed in Oklahoma that would decriminalize cockfighting and are criticizing authorities for not doing more to stop the events at home and abroad ...
Oklahoma cockfighting industry says criminal penalties are too steep
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA bill that would support Oklahoma's involvement in the international cockfighting industry is being framed as an extension of the state's criminal justice reform efforts. Senate Bill 1006 would ...
Fatal Hawaii shooting shows dangers of popular cockfights
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPolice in Hawaii have vowed to step up illegal gambling enforcement after one of the most serious...