AP
Linebacker Antonio Pierce is facing charges that he neglected one of his dogs in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.
The Middlesex County (N.J.) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued a summons Wednesday. In New Jersey, the SPCA has authority to bring charges in animal cruelty cases. The group said Pierceâs two pit bulls escaped from a fenced enclosure in his yard on Jan. 30. One of the dogs was found to be underweight and suffering from a respiratory illness. Thatâs why Pierce was issued a summons.
SPCA chief Walt Mychal stressed that Pierce was not charged with anything related to dogfighting and would face only a fine and not jail time if found guilty.
Pierce and the team would not comment, Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said today.
