A high-ranking Pentagon official has been involved in dogfighting since at least 2002 and is accused of executing dogs that performed "poorly" in fights, according to a federal criminal complaint.
An informant referred to in the document mentioned participating in a dogfight against one of Moorefield s dogs around 2009. As per the affidavit, Moorefield had contacted his associates in the dogfighting community, canvassing for contenders to set up additional fights.
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A Pentagon official has been seen for the first time since he was accused of running an illegal dog-fighting ring for 20 years - and electrocuting animals that didn t die in grim battles.