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67 dogs were rescued from chains during the operation against the dog fighting enterprise.

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Dun Bradford of Sale City, Georgia, was convicted on 69 federal counts including 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacture of and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime. Law enforcement rescued 67 chained dogs from Bradford’s 17-acre property, many injured and showing signs consistent with fighting; officers also found fighting equipment, veterinary drugs, firearms, and crack cocaine. The case was investigated by USDA, U.S. Marshals Service, Mitchell County authorities and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by ENRD and the U.S. Attorney’s Office; Bradford faces a potential maximum penalty of life in prison with sentencing to be scheduled later.
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The U.S. Department of Justice's press release confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs on chains from a property in rural Southwest Georgia, many without food, water, or shelter. The dogs exhibited injuries and scars consistent with dog fighting. (justice.gov)

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  1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:52 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice's press release confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs on chains from a property in rural Southwest Georgia, many without food, water, or shelter. The dogs exhibited injuries and scars consistent with dog fighting. (justice.gov)
  2. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:41 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice's press release confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs on chains from a property in rural Southwest Georgia. Many of these dogs were without food, water, or shelter, and exhibited injuries consistent with dog fighting. (justice.gov)
  3. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 06:56 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice's press release confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs on chains from a property in rural Southwest Georgia. Many of these dogs were without food, water, or shelter, and exhibited injuries and scars consistent with dog fighting. (justice.gov)
  4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:48 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice's press release confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs on chains from a property in Sale City, Georgia, many without food, water, or shelter. The dogs exhibited injuries and scars consistent with dog fighting. (justice.gov)
  5. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:00 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice's press release dated December 18, 2025, confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs from chains at a rural Southwest Georgia property. Many of these dogs were found without food, water, or shelter, and exhibited injuries consistent with dog fighting. (justice.gov)
  6. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:18 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice's press release confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs on chains from a property in rural Southwest Georgia. Many of these dogs were without food, water, or shelter, and exhibited injuries and scars consistent with dog fighting. The statement accurately reflects the details provided in the official report.
  7. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:49 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice's press release dated December 18, 2025, confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs on chains from a property in rural Southwest Georgia. Many of these dogs were found without food, water, or shelter, and exhibited injuries and scars consistent with dog fighting. (justice.gov)
  8. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:41 PMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice's press release confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs on chains from a property in Sale City, Georgia, many without food, water, or shelter. (justice.gov) The statement accurately reflects the details provided in the official report.
  9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:39 AMcomplete
    The claim that 67 dogs were rescued from chains during the operation against the dog fighting enterprise is accurate, as confirmed in the official Department of Justice press release detailing the case. The release states that agents rescued 67 dogs, many of whom were found without food, water, or shelter, corroborating the statement. Therefore, the verdict is complete due to the clear evidence from a credible source.
  10. Update · Dec 19, 2025, 07:29 AMcomplete
    The U.S. Department of Justice's press release confirms that agents rescued 67 dogs from chains at a rural Southwest Georgia property, many without food, water, or shelter. (justice.gov) The statement is accurate.
  11. Original article · Dec 18, 2025
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