Cockfighters may own the sheriff, but not the law STILWELL, Oklahoma––Showing Animals Respect & Kindness [SHARK] founder Steve Hindi had a frustrating day on February 3, 2024. With simultaneous cockfighting derbies underway in both Tippah County, Mississippi, and Adair County, Oklahoma, Hindi could only personally monitor one of them. Hindi chose Adair County, Oklahoma, hopeful […]
Cockfighting led to “The Pike County Massacre” but mini-series misses the point
One cockfighting family killed another CINCINNATI, Ohio––There appeared to be no doubt in the minds of previewers of The Pike County Massacre, a three-part Oxygen mini-series that premiered on November 24 and November 25, 2023, as to just what led to the eight murders the series described. “Center to the case,” wrote Peter White […]
Lobbyists for dogfighting, cockfighting, & corruption prevail in Oklahoma
HB 1792 would drop felony penalty for dogfighting to a $500 fine OKLAHOMA CITY––“What’s next, lobby groups for dogfighters and drug lords?” Animal Wellness Action president Wayne Pacelle asked Oklahoman investigative reporter Ben Felder in early March 2023. Felder had just revealed that “The Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission, a political action committee, has donated more than […]