PETA Asks Falcons to Suspend Jonathan Babineaux

Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux is facing criminal charges in connection with the death of his girlfriend's dog, and People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals wants to see him benched.

A letter to Falcons owner Arthur Blank says,

On behalf of PETA's thousands of members and supporters in Georgia and compassionate people everywhere, we respectfully ask that-if this case is still pending in court at the start of preseason-Babineaux be suspended until its adjudication. Furthermore, if Babineaux is convicted, we ask that your organization release him.

The letter is signed by Dan Shannon, Sports Columnist, PETA Animal Times. I'm not familiar with Mr. Shannon or his publication, but Blank ought to listen. Although Blank says the Falcons aren't as bad as the Bengals, the allegations against Babineaux are disturbing, and if they're true there ought to be serious repercussions.

Previously at FanHouse:
Dog In Jonathan Babineaux's Care Died of Massive Head Injury
Do Not Ask Jonathan Babineaux to Watch Your Dog
Falcons' Jonathan Babineaux May Have a Ron Artest Problem

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

2-24-2007 @ 5:07PM

JD said...

It. Is. A. Freaking. Dog.

Players that drive drunk, beat people for using laptops, and assault their wives aren't suspended, but killing a dog should get you released? The most absurd idea I've ever heard

2-24-2007 @ 7:56PM

andrew said...

so, jd, what's the real solution here? are you saying let babineaux slide because organizations are too stupid to suspend/release wife-beaters, et al? no, clearly the solution should be to suspend (or levy some other punishment) on ALL offending parties dog-beaters and wife-beaters alike.

2-24-2007 @ 8:31PM

You're a sick person to kill a dog, but you're also a sick person to cheat on your wife. Players beating their wives and getting arrested for real crimes is a far more serious matter that until recently the NFL has turned a blind eye to.