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NEW HAVEN, CT — Federal officials and local police made several arrests Monday afternoon in what is being called the largest illegal Pokémon fighting ring operating in the United States.
Authorities lead away the suspected ringleader
The arrests bring to light the shocking underground world of gambling and poké cruelty long thought a relic in today’s schools. Authorities worked together in an unprecedented sting operation resulting in 35 arrests, with more planned as plea bargains are made. Charges of illegal gambling, animal cruelty, possession and training of an animal to fight were levied against 13 of the initial arrests, some participants saw additional charges of possession of an incendiary weapon. Misdemeanor charges are expected to be filed against the other fighting ring participants.
Prosecutors charge that the pokés were made to fight against each other daily by their owners, and were kept in extremely small red-and-white balls when they were not in the ring–oftentimes without food or water. Because of public outrage, officials suspect that some of the arrested may be tried as adults.
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Illegal Pokemon Fighting broken up
Happy April Fool's Day!!
Authorities lead away the suspected ringleader
The arrests bring to light the shocking underground world of gambling and poké cruelty long thought a relic in today’s schools. Authorities worked together in an unprecedented sting operation resulting in 35 arrests, with more planned as plea bargains are made. Charges of illegal gambling, animal cruelty, possession and training of an animal to fight were levied against 13 of the initial arrests, some participants saw additional charges of possession of an incendiary weapon. Misdemeanor charges are expected to be filed against the other fighting ring participants.
Prosecutors charge that the pokés were made to fight against each other daily by their owners, and were kept in extremely small red-and-white balls when they were not in the ring–oftentimes without food or water. Because of public outrage, officials suspect that some of the arrested may be tried as adults.
For the rest, click the link...
Illegal Pokemon Fighting broken up
Happy April Fool's Day!!
