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Dallas suburb says Bryant monkey case closed

The curious case of Dez Bryant and the pet monkey has been put to rest -- at least for now.

Officials in the suburban Dallas city of DeSoto, Texas, won't further investigate after the animal rights group PETA called on them to look into whether the Dallas Cowboys' star receiver was in illegal possession of a baby monkey.

PETA had also asked that the animal to be transferred to a sanctuary.

According to The Dallas Morning news, DeSoto police said the complaint had been closed Monday.

"The City Attorney was just contacted by Mr.