Dade Commission Votes To Stiffen Penalties For "Trunking"
In a unanimous vote, the Miami-Dade Commission voted to stiffen penalties for a form of dog fighting known as 'trunking'.
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In a unanimous vote, the Miami-Dade Commission voted to stiffen penalties for a form of dog fighting known as 'trunking'.
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