Joseph D. Sanford, aka "Chicken Joe"

Ceres, CA

Conviction: Conspiracy to violate the Animal Welfare Act by operating an animal-fighting/cockfighting venture and breeding/shipping fighting birds.
Conviction or sentencing date: 2021-12-03
Sentence: 16 months in federal prison; $25,000 fine.
Case number: Not located
Last source verification: 2026-09-08