Pitbull Kills 9-Year-Old Girl In New York Renewing Calls For Them To Be Banned (Video)

 

Amiyah Dunston

Beautiful 9-year-old girl, Amiyah Dunston, who was a painter and violinist, was killed in Long Island, New York in a pitbull dog attack. Amiyah, whose nickname was "MiMi" was playing in her friend's backyard during a play date, when a pitbull escaped from a neighboring yard and attacked her. People attempted to free Amiyah from the jaws of the 80-pound dog, who refused to release her.

When police arrived at the home and attempted to free the badly injured child during the grisly attack, the dog charged at them. An officers opened fire shooting the pitbull to death. Amiyah was pronounced dead from the injuries the pitbull inflicted upon her. No charges have been brought against the owner of the dog, Carlyle Arnold Jr, as the dog was not previously considered dangerous. However, he was arrested in an unrelated case for violating a restraining order.
 

Carlyle Arnold Jr and his dog that killed Amiyah Dunston (Photo redacted by the Judiciary Report)

People online are calling for pitbulls to be banned (they are in select U.S. cities and states, but not in a uniform manner on a federal level nationwide). In many nations, select breeds of dog are banned and with good reason, as some canines are very dangerous. Too often select dog owners do not take enough precautions in securing their pets and have the naive view that they are harmless, when there have been tens of thousands of dog attacks (especially the pitbull). Pitbulls should be banned everywhere. They have single-handedly committed the most fatal dog attacks in the world. They are known for attacking children (as are rottweilers) and turning on their owners. If you have a child present in your home, you should not have a pitbull or rottweiler.

 

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Amiyah Dunston, 9, of Baldwin, identified as victim in deadly pit bull attack

Updated November 9, 2015 10:41 PM - Amiyah Dunston, 9, of Baldwin, died after she was attacked by a pit bull in the backyard of an Elmont home on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. A Nassau police officer shot and killed the dog after it charged the cop. Amiyah Dunston, identified Monday as the 9-year-old girl killed by a pit bull, was a Plaza Elementary School student who went by the nickname Mi-Mi, played the violin and painted.

"Amiyah Kayla was a phenomenal little girl who has touched many lives with her presence, smiles and laughs," her mother's fiance said, reading from a statement.

She was attacked Sunday during a playdate in the backyard of an Elmont house and died hours later. The dog was owned by Carlyle Arnold Jr., 29. Authorities said Monday it would be difficult to bring criminal charges because it did not appear the dog had previously been ruled dangerous...

 

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Luis Suarez apologizes on Twitter

Football player, Luis Suarez, has apologized for biting rival player, Giorgio Chiellini, during the Uruguay v. Italy 2014 World Cup match. Suarez initially denied the claim, but after FIFA issued a 4-month ban and whopping $112,000 fine, he apologized for what he had done on the pitch. 

Giorgio Chiellini (left) bitten by Luis Suarez (right)

Some wondered out loud if Suarez's apology was due to the fact he is in talks with La Liga powerhouse, FC Barcelona, for a $100,000,000 deal that would see him leave stellar Premier League team Liverpool. His conduct during the world cup is seen as a liability that could jeopardize a potential deal. Either way, as long as Suarez adheres to his pledge to refrain from biting other footballers, it is a positive step forward.   

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Giorgio Chiellini (left) bitten by Luis Suarez (right)

The ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has been wonderful. It's so nice to see some of the best football players in the world all gathered in one place. It is a joy to watch them play and has been a real treat for global audiences. Ratings are through the roof and the competition has been enjoyably fierce. Well done to Brazil and all who have been participating in the World Cup.

Painful bite marks on Giorgio Chiellini's shoulder

However, the World Cup has not been without controversy. Uruguayan footballer, Luis Suarez, bit Italy's Giorgio Chiellini, then did a dive in an attempt at obtaining a (penalty) free kick (diving is why Suarez has so many goals to his name). The game was 0-0 and Suarez became so desperate he bit Chiellini with his famous buck teeth. Chiellini understandably recoiled in pain, dropping to the ground. This marks the third time Suarez has bitten someone on the pitch in what is undoubtedly unsportsmanlike conduct. 

Luis Suarez

Suarez denied the claim, but his actions were so brazen and video footage of the incident so clear, there was no doubt for audiences that he engaged in biting (again). FIFA has assessed a 9 match ban against Suarez, effectively kicking him out of the World Cup. Suarez is also banned from playing for the first 4-months of the new season and was issued a $112,000 fine. Suarez plays for Liverpool in the top rated Premier League. He has flown to Barca (FC Barcelona) in Spain's La Liga, hoping to sign with them in the region of $100,000,000. However, Barca beware. Suarez is a loose cannon that poses a liability to the team. Some have blamed the Uruguay national team and Liverpool, but this is a Suarez issue and he alone should bear the blame for this misbehavior.

  

Best Twitter meme on Suarez biting, shows popular footballers in the World Cup as children. Take a look at Suarez's photo at the bottom right (haha)

Side Bar: My dad, a former football player for the Jamaican national team is stunned at Suarez's conduct. He stated to me over the phone that he's seen football players kick and push other footballers, "But what is this dog football where there's biting?" Haha!