The feds secured a guilty plea in connection with a Northeast-based dogfighting ring, and if we can just say, the guy can’t possibly get enough prison time in this case.
John D. Murphy, 51, of Hanson, Mass., pleaded guilty on Tuesday to nine counts of possessing animals for use in an animal fighting venture.
According to court documents, Murphy was identified in 2021 on recorded calls discussing dogfighting with a New York-based dogfighting target. A subsequent search of his Facebook accounts revealed Murphy’s years-long involvement in dogfighting.
Murphy communicated with other dogfighters via Facebook and belonged to private dogfighting Facebook groups, and photos and videos found on Murphy’s Facebook account showed dogs restrained and showing injuries consistent with that of dogfighting.
A search of Murphy’s Hanson residence in June 2023 discovered numerous items associated with possessing dogs for participation in an animal fighting venture like various breeding, training and medical supplies and dogfighting materials.
Murphy faces a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine for each of the nine charges.
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