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Patrick et al scratching back hard.....whoohoo!

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by Rocky H. Balboa, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/253058

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    3 in dogfighting case seek $4M from county

    By Andrea Kelly<O:p</O:p
    <st1:State w:st="on"><ST1:pArizona</st1:State> Daily Star
    <ST1:p<st1:City w:st="on">Tucson</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State>
    Published: 08.16.2008

    Three people charged in February with animal cruelty and dogfighting have filed claims of nearly $4 million against <ST1:p<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Pima</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County. The</st1:PlaceType> claims cite the value of the seized dogs at $10,000 apiece, plus lost wages from the "highly inflammatory slander" associated with the raids and arrests in February. <O:p</O:p
    Mahlon T. Patrick was indicted on two counts of dogfighting and 21 counts of cruelty to animals. In his claim he cites 110 pit bull terriers seized, worth $10,000 each, for a total claim of $1.1 million. <O:p</O:p
    "They seized the dogs, they executed the dogs claiming they were dangerous," said Mark Resnick, Patrick's attorney. Resnick was not involved in Patrick's claim, though he is representing him in court.
    Patrick's breeding business was not a dogfighting business, and the people who purchased the animals had to sign a contract saying they would not be used for fighting, Resnick said. <O:p></O:p>
    Patrick wants the compensation because the breeding business was his livelihood, though he does not want to get back into dog breeding, Resnick said. <O:p></O:p>
    "He's done," Resnick said. <O:p></O:p>
    Two others who were charged in relation to the February raids also filed claims against the county. <O:p></O:p>
    Juan R. Verdin and his wife, Zenaida Y. Verdin, were each indicted on two counts of dogfighting, 10 counts of cruelty to animals and 15 counts of failure to obtain license. <O:p></O:p>
    In her claim, Zenaida Verdin cites a $10,000 value for each of 14 pit bull terriers and two miniature dachshunds seized from their property. She also cites more than $700,000 in lost wages and retirement money because she lost her job at a rehabilitation center. She asks the county to settle the issue with $948,384. <O:p></O:p>
    Juan Verdin's claim also cites the 16 dogs at $10,000 each plus nearly $2 million in lost wages. <O:p></O:p>
    "Due to all the highly inflammatory negative slander, I can not return to the Aviation industry," he wrote in the claim. <O:p></O:p>
    He indicates he will settle with the county for $1,804,040. <O:p></O:p>
    Juan Verdin also has been charged with 11 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor under 15, and is scheduled to go to trial on those charges in October. <O:p></O:p>
    <O:p> </O:p>
    The county did not comment on the claims.
     
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  2. JRSPITS

    JRSPITS Top Dog

    Thanks for the update! Good to know they're not backing down.
     
  3. Bullyson

    Bullyson CH Dog

    Best of luck to Mr Patrick!
     
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  4. jdp204

    jdp204 Pup

    I dont think its that crazy, those dgos could have produced for a long time, producing more producers and such.
     
  5. JBlazeRx7

    JBlazeRx7 Top Dog

    Well I for one wish Pat Patrick lot's of luck! He's a good man and a GOOD breeder. That man has made history. I just can't believe he's out of the dog game!
     
  6. Bullyson

    Bullyson CH Dog

    EDITED BY DJ I wish PP all the best and I hope he gets every dime of what he's asking.
     
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  7. Marty

    Marty Guest

    Pat was never accused of this Juan Verdin was ;)
     
  8. Gato

    Gato Big Dog

    Good sir, let's wait and see how those charges play out. Remember how dirty these people play, so please let's don't rush into judging that man (Verdin) yet.

    It is obvious the prosecution is playing dirty and trying to squeeze Verdin into ratting on PP. Besides, they are innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law, and they have not even been tried yet.

    The prosecution can pretty much charge anyone with any outrageous charge they want, but that doesn't mean they are guilty, just like they are being charged for dog fighting when we all know PP doesn't fight dogs. Does that mean PP is a dog fighter? Hell no, it doesn't........not until he is convicted. Same scenario with Verdin.

    If we fall in the trap of judging them for the charges they been slapped with, we are acting just like the general public, who believe all the lies PETA and the HSUS say about us and our dogs.

    Gato
     
  9. cutt

    cutt CH Dog


    ...nowadays in the states were guilty until proven innocent.

    Cutt-
     
  10. Come on Bullyson why are you going to fall into the same trap as the rest of the naive public? Did you see my post where i posted Verdin's letter to the Attorney General?

    I and you have a choice....you either believe a fellow dog lover or the Humaniacs who came up with this BS. Before you answer, please do know that he is free and his kids are with him. Does this sound logical to you? A man accused of sexual explotations of minors, gov't took his children which were later returned? Do you know the details of the accusations? Please do ME a favor and read that long letter. Stop assuming things are like the Media says.

    This is the summary of what ocurred according to Mr. Verdin......The government found a video of an explicit sexual act. They arrest his 17 year old son and interrogated him without parental or legal representation. The accusations were about his son molesting a minor. Fast forward (please read details) to what was found out, it was a video taken when his son was 12-13 years old. In the video, his pre-adolescent son was masturbating.......moments later, his younger sister comes into the room for a few seconds but does not notice anything...then goes out the room. According to Verdin, that is all that was in the tape. This trumped up charges were another attempt to squeeze lies out his mouth against Patrick and Melanie. The Sheriff (who has been found to have received money from H$U$) actively harrassed them and his wife's employers...this has lead to her being blacklisted.

    Bullyson, you need to get a little more information before spewing such defamatory remarks.

    Gato, excellent post. These people regardless of position in the government play dirty.....they will lie, postpone/delay, harrass, intimidate, persecute, etc just to get what they want. On top of that, we have the money machine (H$U$) feeding them green presidents.

    Out of the dog game? He has been out since 1976. He WAS a breeder of American Pit Bull Terriers because of his passion for the breed. He has kept above the law and followed all the new regulations throughout the years.

    In regards to what they seek in compensation...I believe they are quoting the H$U$ in those amounts. I believe they should have gone for a lot more than that.....just think: 1 stud dog may produce (being conservative) 2 litters in a year. In that litter, 9 pups are born and 7 sold for $1,500 each. That comes to 10,500 in one year.......If the dog was 5 years old...it potentially has at least another 5 years as a stud. Just do the math and you will see that what Pat asks is not much at all....lol
     
  11. Bullyson

    Bullyson CH Dog


    Thanks Rocky. You're right. I had no idea what the scenario was and I shouldnt have jumped the gun. That subject is a VERY sensative one with me though. People in my family have been abused and I have 0 tolerance for any of that shit. I've been on the wrong side of the law before and I know how they work. There isn't much they wont do to get you to snitch on someone. Bastards. Anyhow, thanks for the info and I appologize for the verbal runs. YIS, DJ.
     
  12. Lethalpits

    Lethalpits Top Dog

    Not trying to accuse anyone of anything but why was that being recorded? Some sort of nanny cam?
     
  13. According to the boy's father....it was a borrowed camera and the son thought it would be "fun" to record himself. Remember, we are talking about a 12-13 year old boy here. He was recording himself masturbate...again, this is according to Verdin. I have not watched the video but if no one is arrested, then, chances are that this is right.

    How many sexual deviants do you know get released and are allowed to be around kids?


    Bullyson, Yes, i totally understand where you are coming from. My childhood was cut short due to this type of perversion. I too would turn Hannibal Lecter in front of people like that.
     
  14. chinasmom

    chinasmom CH Dog

    I was also in the dark on some of the allegations and charges. Thanks Rocky for clearing that up for me as well. Hope they get what they ask for.
     

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