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News September 29, 2024

Providence Man Blames His Culture for His Cockfighting Charges, Claims He Is a Changed Man

In an interview with a news outlet after his arraignment, Miguel Delgado stated that he blames his Puerto Rican culture for cockfighting and he had no idea it was illegal. Released on bond, Delgado now says he is remorseful and his views on cockfighting have…

News September 28, 2024

US Court of Appeals Retains Cockfighting Ban in the Northern Mariana Islands

After the years long effort by Andrew Salas to lift the cockfighting ban in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the US Court of Appeals held firm in retaining the prohibition, citing it is legal under federal law.

News September 19, 2024

Year-Long Animal Fighting Case Against Washington Man Ends in Conviction

In 2023, the Joint Animal Services Comission, together with the local deputies acted on an anonymous tip regarding roosters tethered to a property in Thurston County, Washington. After a year of legal proceedings, the court has now convicted the owner of the property with animal…

News September 5, 2024

Labor Group in the Philippines Opposes Revival of E-Sabong

Amidst reports of PAGCOR studying to revive e-sabong operations in the Philippines, more and more individuals and organizations have spoken up against it. The latest opposition comes from the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, the country’s biggest labor group.

News August 30, 2024

Animal Sanctuary in Washington, US Rescues 120 Roosters from Illegal Cockfighting Operation

Heartwood Haven rescued around 120 roosters from a cockfighting sting in Washington, USA. This rescue operation has been confirmed to be the biggest cockfighting rescue in the history of Washington state.

News August 19, 2024

Lawmakers in the Philippines Refuse Online Cockfighting Revival

There are numerous reports that the ban on online cockfighting or e-sabong will be lifted in the Philippines but many lawmakers in the country are adamant that the activity will remain prohibited.

News August 9, 2024

Authorities in County Monaghan, Ireland Find Dead Roosters After a Suspected Cockfighting Event

Police officers in County Monaghan, Ireland raided a property in Emyvale after receiving a report. Upon raiding the venue, they found 15 dead roosters and 70 more live ones.

News August 1, 2024

Two Frenchmen Challenge French Law on Banning New Cockfighting Rings

In France, cockfighting and bullfighting are exempted from its animal cruelty laws due to them being rooted in tradition. However, two men from the French Island of Reunion found the laws unfair against cockfighting and took their complaints to court.

News July 24, 2024

Cockfighting Tournament Held During Pongal Festival in India Despite Ban

Cockfighting has been banned in India since 2014 but in Tamil Nadu, the sport remains highly popular. During the celebrations of the Pongal festival, a cockfighting tournament was held, attracting renewed interest in the practice.