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Tennessee Cock Fighting Bill Dead This Session

Kentucky State Police

Legislation that makes cock fighting a felony in Tennessee is dead this session after failing to pass the Senate. Under the bill, a first offense for cock fighting would have remained a misdemeanor. But a second offense would be considered a felony punishable by six years in prison and a fine of up to $3,000.

Opponents say it didn't specifically say raising such chickens would not be a crime and could cause problems for farmers and others in the poultry business.

The measure’s sponsor, Republican Sen. Bill Ketron says he's not sure if he'll try again next year.

Whitney grew up listening to Car Talk to and from her family’s beach vacation each year, but it wasn’t until a friend introduced her to This American Life that radio really grabbed her attention. She is a recent graduate from Union University in Jackson, Tenn., where she studied journalism. When she’s not at WKMS, you can find her working on her backyard compost pile and garden, getting lost on her bicycle or crocheting one massive blanket.
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