Footballer Russell fined for dog offence
Bermuda footballer Antwan Russell has been fined for having an unlicensed pit bull.
Russell, 28, and his brother Gladwin Russell, 32, both admitted the offence in Magistrates' Court today.
The court heard that animal wardens seized the animals from their Cedar Hill, Warwick, home on March 4.
Asked if he had anything to say on sentencing, Antwan Russell told the court: “You killed my dog already. The worst has happened.”
His brother said: “They killed our babies. They were pets. They were well taken care of and loved.”
Both men were fined $200 by magistrate Archibald Warner.
Russell, a striker, has previously played for Bermuda Hogges as well as English non-League side Ilkeston. He now plays for Robin Hood.
• It is The Royal Gazette's policy not to allow comments on stories regarding criminal court cases. As we are legally liable for any slanderous or defamatory comments made on our website, this move is for our protection as well as that of our readers.
Need to
Know
2. Please respect the use of this community forum and its users.
3. Any poster that insults, threatens or verbally abuses another member, uses defamatory language, or deliberately disrupts discussions will be banned.
4. Users who violate the Terms of Service or any commenting rules will be banned.
5. Please stay on topic. "Trolling" to incite emotional responses and disrupt conversations will be deleted.
6. To understand further what is and isn't allowed and the actions we may take, please read our Terms of Service
