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Pending CourtWestern Kentucky Federal Cockfighting Indictment: Christopher Copas
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Federal prosecutors say Christopher Copas was charged in a Western Kentucky investigation involving alleged breeding and raising of roosters for cockfighting.
Case statusPending Court
Location reportedBowling Green, Warren, KY
Person named in reportChristopher Copas
First reported2026-09-16
Last updated10/6/2026
Case details
The reported charge includes possession of roosters for an animal fighting venture; prosecutors also alleged possession of a firearm with its serial number removed. The federal indictments are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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