Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing American Kennel Club of Enabling Decades of Abuse

New York, NY — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the American Kennel Club (AKC) of enabling years of sexual abuse by prominent dog show figures, ruling that the plaintiff failed to show the organization knew about or facilitated the alleged assaults. The decision marks the latest setback in a case centered on decades-old allegations tied to the competitive dog breeding world.

U.S. District Judge Gregory H. Woods granted the AKC’s motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s fifth amended complaint, finding that even with additional details, the claims still did not meet the legal threshold required to hold the organization liable.

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