Floyd County Couple And Their Son Sentenced In Cockfighting Case

A Floyd County couple and their son were sentenced to federal prison for participating in a major cockfighting operation.

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Walter Stumbo to 18-months.  His wife, Sonya Stumbo, and their son, Joshua Stumbo, each received 10-months.

Sonya Stumbo was convicted at trial and the other two pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including conspiring to operate an illegal gambling enterprise and illegally conducting cock fights.

Prosecutors said the Stumbo’s helped run the ‘Big Blue Sporting Club,’ which was a cockfighting venue with arena-style seating, multiple fighting pits and a restaurant in McDowell, Kentucky.