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PETA praises Falcons, advises empathy classes

ESPN.com | June 4, 2015

Related Topics: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Atlanta Falcons, Ingrid Newkirk, National Football League, Michael Vick

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ESPN Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure discusses Atlanta's decision to cut linebacker Prince Shembo after he was arrested and charged with felony aggravated cruelty to an animal.
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In a letter sent Thursday to Arthur Blank, PETA commended the Atlanta Falcons owner for releasing Prince Shembo last week after the linebacker was arrested for killing a dog and suggested the team start empathy training for its players.

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