15 men in Conn. bird-fighting ring get probation
September 30, 2009 12:47:00 pm
- Associated Press
DERBY, Conn. — A Connecticut judge has granted probation to 15 of 19 men arrested in connection with a bird-fighting operation.
Derby Superior Court Judge Burton Kaplan granted the men accelerated rehabilitation Tuesday, meaning charges of cruelty to animals and illegal gambling will be dropped if they stay out of trouble during a one-year probation period.
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Authorities arrested the Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey residents, who are all natives of Brazil, after a July 26 raid at a home in Shelton, just west of New Haven. About 150 birds were seized, mostly saffron finches and canaries.
The owner of the home, 42-year-old Jurames Goulart, didn't apply for accelerated rehabilitation. He is due in court Thursday.
The birds are now at several animal sanctuaries.
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