PETA feathers ruffled over Mike Tyson pigeon show

An animal rights group wants New York prosecutors to investigate boxing legend Mike Tyson’s upcoming reality television show about pigeon racing.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals alleges the Brooklyn-based show is cruel to animals and that races will likely involve illegal gambling.
The show is slated to air next year on Animal Planet, and will follow Tyson as he competes in pigeon races.
Network representatives didn’t immediately respond to an e-mailed request for comment Sunday. Tyson’s representatives also could not be reached for comment.
PETA sent a letter dated March 18 to the Kings County District Attorney’s Office requesting an investigation.
District attorney spokesman Jonah Bruno says they received the letter and are looking into the allegations.