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Animal cruelty case before Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said today it will consider whether the government can make it a crime to sell or own videos portraying dog fighting or other acts of animal cruelty

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Animal cruelty case before Supreme Court

POSTED: Monday, April 20, 2009, 2:48 PM

Amy Worden, Inquirer Staff Writer

The Supreme Court said today it will consider whether the government can make it a crime to sell or own videos portraying dog fighting or other acts of animal cruelty. The case involves a Virginia man who was arrested by federal agents for selling videos depicting dog fights.

A federal appeals court in Philadelphia last year declared a federal law making illegal to sell or posses videos of animals being tortured or killed unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds, saying free speech protections extend to illegal acts.

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Amy Worden is a politics and government reporter for the Inquirer. In that capacity she has explored a range of animal issues from dog kennel law improvements and horse slaughter to the comeback of peregrine falcons and pigeon hunts. From hamsters to horses, animals have always been part of her life. To pass along a tip or contact Amy, click here. Reach Amy at aworden@phillynews.com.