Luis Castillo, 38, was sentenced to two years of probation in federal court in Rhode Island for his role in a 2022 cockfighting operation. Castillo pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act, admitting he transported roosters from Massachusetts to Rhode Island for animal fighting activities involving sport, wagering, and entertainment. The case was prosecuted by the Justice Department’s Energy and Natural Resources Division and the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office. Investigations involved multiple federal agencies and law enforcement partners, including the USDA’s Office of Inspector General and the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Castillo’s sentencing follows a January 2026 guilty plea.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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