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Pending CourtGainesville Defendant Indicted in Federal Dogfighting Case: Clinton Thomas
CASE WATCH — NOT A REGISTRY CONVICTION RECORD
Federal prosecutors say Clinton Thomas was indicted for conspiracy to violate the Animal Welfare Act in a Gainesville dogfighting case.
Case statusPending Court
Location reportedGainesville, Alachua, FL
Person named in reportClinton Thomas
First reported2026-09-14
Last updated10/6/2026
Case details
12 counts of possession of fighting dogs in addition to conspiracy. The U.S. Attorney's Office said a joint jury trial for the defendants was scheduled for October 21, 2026. The indictment is an allegation and not evidence of guilt.
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