May 31, 2011 Felon Arrested for Pit Bull Fighting

CHICAGO - A Chicago man was arrested and charged Tuesday in connection with pit bull fighting and breeding.
Larue Jackson, 52, of the 7100 block of South Oakley was charged with 12 counts of neglect of owner's duties and two counts of cruel treatment, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Jackson was arrested and pleaded guilty to animal crimes in June 2008 after authorities recovered 32 dogs. He is also a registered sex offender, convicted felon and has a long criminal history.
Jackson is due in court on June 27.

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