{"id":43168,"date":"2021-06-28T17:41:12","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T00:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=43168"},"modified":"2021-06-28T17:41:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T00:41:12","slug":"jury-convicts-man-on-dog-fighting-charges-11-co-defendants-pleaded-guilty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=43168","title":{"rendered":"Jury Convicts Man on Dog Fighting Charges, 11 Co-Defendants Pleaded Guilty"},"content":{"rendered":"

WASHINGTON D.C.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A federal jury convicted a Georgia resident on federal charges stemming from violations of the Animal Welfare Act, federal prosecutors announced Monday.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"closeup<\/a>Kizzy Solomon, aka Kizzy Andrews, 44, of Camilla, was found guilty on June 22 of 15 counts of aiding and abetting the possession and training of dogs for purposes of an animal fighting venture <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The conviction came following a two-day trial that began on June 21 in federal court. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Solomon is facing a maximum of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine per count and three years of supervised release.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Each defendant faces up to five years in prison and fines of $100,000 to $250,000, or both. Sentencing for certain defendants is scheduled for July 21-22.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cDog fighting is an atrocious crime that often serves as a breeding ground for other illegal behavior,\u201d said Acting U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary for the Middle District of Georgia. \u201cOur office will vigorously prosecute individuals found abusing and using animals for illegal fighting and gambling.”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, federal agents executed a search warrant at Solomon\u2019s Camilla property on Sept. 12, 2018.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>There they seized 27 pit bull-type dogs housed on chains, in poor living conditions. All but the puppies had scarring and injuries consistent with use in dogfighting. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Agents also seized a large amount of dogfighting equipment in plain view throughout the primary living spaces of the house. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Most notably, there was a large dog treadmill on which various dogs\u2019 fighting histories, including whether they had perished during the fights, was written in print.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

11 co-defendants previously entered guilty pleas to various offenses related to their participation in an animal fighting venture:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n