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Dogfighter Michael Vick Sentenced
Last Chance for Animals Urges Activists to Thank Judge Henry Hudson
| Source: Eileen Koch and Company
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - December 10, 2007) - Last Chance for Animals (LCA), a non-profit
animal rights organization with 23 years experience opposing dogfighting,
today applauds U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson for the sentencing of
Michael Vick. Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison and three years
probation for his role in the "Bad Newz Kennels" dogfighting operation and
his participation in the brutal killing of several dogs that did not
"perform well" in testing sessions.
LCA President and Founder Chris DeRose stated, "The Vick sentencing is
certainly a victory for the animals. Judge Henry Hudson did a remarkable
job in keeping the animal cruelty at the forefront of this case. LCA would
like to urge animal activists across the country to contact Judge Henry
Hudson and thank him for taking a strong stance in the sentencing and on
behalf of the animals."
DeRose also observed a positive result of this case: "For the first time in
my life, after trying to expose dogfighting for 23 years, America is waking
up to this national disgrace and reacting appropriately. Americans are
learning about the prevalence of dogfighting throughout our country, and
are properly disgusted and outraged. That outrage must now be turned into
action."
Last Chance for Animals is one of the most well-respected animal rights
organizations in the country. LCA focuses on major investigations of animal
cruelty cases. In cooperation with law enforcement, LCA has been working
actively to end dogfighting and all other forms of animal cruelty since
1984. Please go to www.LCAnimal.org to see how you can help end animal
cruelty!
Last Chance for Animals (LCA), a national animal rights organization based
in Los Angeles, has been active for more than two decades. Founded and led
by animal expert, author, and actor, Chris DeRose, LCA fights for the
rights of animals by conducting investigations that expose animal cruelty.
For more information, visit www.LCAnimal.org.
For more information on LCA or to interview Chris DeRose, please contact
Eileen Koch @ Eileen Koch & Company, 310.441.1000 or e-mail at
Eileen@eileenkoch.com. Please visit www.eileenkoch.com.