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Atlanta Falcons LB Prince Shembo waived after being charged in dog's death
23-year-old player accused of killing girlfriend's Yorkie
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Prince Shembo runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 24, 2014. - photo by Michael Conroy
LAWRENCEVILLE— The Atlanta Falcons waived linebacker Prince Shembo on Friday, shortly after he was charged with aggravated animal cruelty. Police in suburban Gwinnett County said Shembo was charged after his then-girlfriend's dog died from blunt force trauma last month. The Falcons moved quickly to cut ties with the player.
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