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  • What federal charges is this Griffin man now facing in court?

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📰 News we're reading

• Griffin man arraigned on sprawling federal dogfighting, pandemic fraud probe (fox5atlanta.com) — A Griffin resident has been arraigned in federal court on 28 felony counts tied to alleged dogfighting, animal cruelty, and pandemic relief fraud, according to prosecutors. Officials say the case involves suspected animal fighting ventures and fraudulent PPP and unemployment claims, though they have not yet disclosed where the alleged fights occurred, how much money was involved, or potential sentencing details.
   

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