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announcement Georgia Man Guilty of 69 Counts in Dog Fighting Case Thursday, December 18, 2025 Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email For Immediate Release Office of Public Affairs 67 Dogs Rescued at Rural Southwest Georgia Property; Many Injured and Scarred A well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia was convicted earlier this week of dozens of federal animal welfare charges, along with possessing guns and manufacturing drugs.Dun Bradford, of Sale City, Georgia, was found guilty of 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of
manufacture of and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime.“The defendant had extensive involvement in dog fighting and had garnered a reputation as a dog fighting breeder and trainer, which is an especially brutal pursuit,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). Bradford carries a maximum potential penalty of life in prison. “His conviction highlights local, state, and federal law enforcement working together and applying our expertise
and resources to rescue 67 abused dogs and get a notorious player out of the dog fighting criminal enterprise.”“The cruel and inhumane realities of dogfighting are closely linked to illegal drugs, firearms and other serious crimes,” said U.S. Marshals remain committed to supporting law enforcement in bringing those responsible for dog fighting to justice and ensuring that rescued canines are placed in protective custody, giving them a chance at a better life.” court filings state and statements referenced at trial, the Mitchell County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office and Code Enforcement Office responded to a citizen complaint of