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To: JDN who wrote (217197)	8/27/2007 7:43:12 AM
From: FJB	Respond to of 793955

People who are into dogfighting don't seem to learn their lesson after the first conviction, so maybe they have to lose almost everything before they stop. Pit bulls taken from rapper DMX’s home By Eva Wolchover Saturday, August 25, 2007 - Updated: 09:10 AM EST A dozen “distressed” pit bulls were taken from rapper/actor DMX’s home in Cave Creek, Ariz., yesterday, according to a Phoenix television station. Along with the dogs, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department found a large cache of weapons in the raid. DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was reportedly not at home during the raid, KPNX-TV reported. In 2002, Simmons pleaded guilty to the cruel treatment of 13 pit bulls in New Jersey. He avoided jail time by agreeing to make a public service announcement against animal cruelty. The rapper has a long rap sheet, including a string of convictions for drugs and weapons possession. In 1999, he was arrested on charges of stabbing and shooting his mother. He was eventually cleared. thetrack.bostonherald.com

To: JDN who wrote (217197)	8/27/2007 7:57:52 AM
From: John Carragher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793955

there is a good chance he will be PERMANENTLY barred from playing sports professionally imo opinion a ton of money for nfl if he plays,, they will let him back in to play,,, a statement like he paid for what he did, he regrets it and deserves to get on with his life.

To: JDN who wrote (217197)	8/27/2007 10:04:47 AM
From: mph	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 793955

Now, what we may have done is create a man who will have to live a life of CRIME by taking away his ability to earn a living. Isnt that enough punishment? jdn I understand your point, but the fact is that the guy had everything going for him but let his arrogance lead him to break the law. There is no excuse for it. He certainly should have known that he was courting disaster. As I understand it, he was charged with involvement in a dogfighting conspiracy. So it's not just some cruelty to animals charge. forbes.com That sport is illegal. Anyone with half a brain would recognize that. It's too bad that he ruined his life. But we didn't do it. JMO.