“Already over humans…he’s got into DOG ABUSE” Former Portland TrailBlazers $1.5 Million star was caught running an illegal dog-fighting ring
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Qyntel Woods
Former Portland Trailblazers player Qyntel Woods was found guilty of running an illegal dog fighting ring. Before that, an investigation was set up three months ago as Wood was accused of his involvement in this illegal work. He is found guilty and will not be allowed to own any pets during his probation.
Qyntel Woods said, “I’ve tried to be a responsible pet owner all of my life. Because of that I am very sorry and saddened that my dog, Hollywood, was injured. I also deeply regret the concern this has caused other pet owners and citizens in our community.” He added, “I fully support the goals of the Humane Society and the fine work it does. For that reason, I have decided to make a financial contribution to the Humane Society in the amount of $10,000. Once again, I offer my sincere apology.”
Qyntel Woods was convicted by the Clackamas County Circuit Court in Oregon City and is sentenced to 12 months of probation and 80 hours of community service. Woods pledged to make a $10,000 donation to the Oregon Humane Society, as Dogfighting is a crime that carries up to a five-years in jail and fines up to $100,000. A half-dozen pit bulls were removed from the Woods’ Lake Oswego home after an investigation by the Clackamas County Sheriff and investigators from the Oregon Humane Society. It was later reported that Woods had allegedly abandoned a pit bull named Hollywood that appeared to have bite wounds by ABC News affiliate KATU-TV.
Qyntel Woods and Portland Trailblazers have parted ways
Woods had been suspended from his NBA team since Oct. 12. He was Portland’s first-round draft pick in the 2002 NBA draft. Woods must have lost about $280,000 in earnings from this NBA season. Portland TrailBlazers President Steve Patterson released a statement Thursday about the investigation but did not say anything about Woods’ career in the NBA.
He said, “Qyntel was waived as a result of material breaches of the contract with the Trail Blazers organization and for failure to comply with team rules, [Team owner] Paul Allen has made a commitment to this community and as I have said from the time I came to this organization, our fans and this city can have the expectation that we will do the right thing.”
He added, “From the moment we were made aware of this disturbing situation, we have acted quickly and in a strong manner by suspending Qyntel and cooperating with authorities. In light of today’s developments, it is clear that the Trail Blazers and Qyntel Woods must part ways. We are confident that this action is both justified and appropriate. This process has been long and frustrating for everyone involved, and we are hopeful for a resolution tomorrow,”
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