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Supreme Court Strikes Down Depiction of Animal Cruelty Act

Critter News

The high court case stemmed from the arrest and conviction of a Virginia-based documentary producer named Robert Stevens who sold videos containing scenes of dogfights. Mr. Stevens said his videos were aimed at portraying the aggressive characteristics of pit bulls and the use of pit bulls in hunting.

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On Trial: Animal Torture Videos vs. Free Speech

Animal Ethics

The statute defines a depiction of animal cruelty as β€œany visual or auditory depiction, including any photograph, motion-picture film, video recording, electronic image, or sound recording of conduct in which a living animal is intentionally maimed, mutilated, tortured, wounded, or killed, if such conduct is illegal.” Code, Title 18.48

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Aniweb Roundup 9/26/10

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We often get emails pointing us to awesome articles, videos, or other great things on the web. Pet owners are encouraged to get creative and post videos, photos or short descriptions that illustrate how far they have – and will – go for their beloved pets. Are you scared of pit bulls? Let’s get it started!

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Dog Whisperer and Philly Undercover Premiere Jan 7, 2012

4 The Love Of Animals

Video: Terrier vs. Terrier sneak peek from: Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: Why Dogs Fight. Officer Wayne Smith takes to the streets of a drug-infested neighborhood to collect intel using a hidden camera and a rescued pit bull as a decoy. Video: Fight Dog Rescue. Video: Busting Breeders.

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