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Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.

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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 statement that "Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison" is unverified due to the lack of publicly available information on the specific charges and sentencing guidelines applicable to the individual named Bradford in the referenced case. Without access to detailed court documents or official statements, it is not possible to confirm the exact maximum penalty he faces. Therefore, the accuracy of this statement cannot be determined.

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  1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:52 AMUnverifiable
    The statement that "Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison" is unverified due to the lack of publicly available information on the specific charges and sentencing guidelines applicable to the individual named Bradford in the referenced case. Without access to detailed court documents or official statements, it is not possible to confirm the exact maximum penalty he faces. Therefore, the accuracy of this statement cannot be determined.
  2. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:41 AMTrue
    Dun Bradford, a well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia, was convicted on December 16, 2025, of 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. (justice.gov)
  3. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 06:56 AMUnverifiable
    The statement that "Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison" is unverified due to the lack of publicly available sentencing information for Dun Bradford, who was convicted on multiple federal charges, including possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. The Department of Justice press release does not specify the sentencing details, and no other sources provide this information. Therefore, the maximum penalty he faces cannot be confirmed at this time.
  4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:48 AMTrue
    Dun Bradford, a well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia, was convicted of 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. The Department of Justice's press release states that Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. (justice.gov)
  5. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:00 AMTrue
    The Department of Justice's press release confirms that Dun Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison for his convictions related to dog fighting, drug manufacturing, and firearm possession. (justice.gov)
  6. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:18 AMTrue
    Dun Bradford, a well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia, was convicted of 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. The Department of Justice press release states that Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. (justice.gov)
  7. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:49 AMTrue
    Dun Bradford was convicted on 69 counts, including 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. (justice.gov)
  8. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:41 PMTrue
    Dun Bradford was convicted on 69 counts, including possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. The Department of Justice press release states that Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. (justice.gov)
  9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:39 AMcomplete
    Dun Bradford was convicted on December 16, 2025, of 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. He faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. (justice.gov)
  10. Update · Dec 19, 2025, 07:29 AMcomplete
    Dun Bradford was convicted on 69 federal charges, including 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. The Department of Justice press release states that Bradford "faces a maximum penalty of life in prison." (justice.gov) Therefore, the statement that Bradford faces a maximum penalty of life in prison is accurate.
  11. Original article · Dec 18, 2025
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