Ky. couple to be sentenced in cockfighting case

ABINGDON, Va. (AP) — An eastern Kentucky couple faces sentencing in Virginia for participating in a major cockfighting enterprise.

Walter Stumbo of Floyd County, Kentucky, and his wife, Sonya Stumbo, will be sentenced Thursday in federal court in Abington.

Walter Stumbo pleaded guilty in July to charges including possessing an animal for use in an animal fighting venture. A jury convicted his wife on 14 charges in August. Their son, Joshua Stumbo, also pleaded guilty and will be sentenced Tuesday.

Jonathan Robinson of Wise County, Virginia, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for his role in the enterprise Wednesday. His father, Wesley Robinson, previously was sentenced to six months. Both had pleaded guilty.

Authorities say the McDowell, Kentucky, cockfighting venue featured arena-style seating, multiple fighting pits and a restaurant.

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