No charges against NFL player in K-9 taunting incident
PITTSBURGH -- The District Attorney's office in Pittsburgh has decided not to charge a member of the Oakland Raiders who investigated for the alleged taunting of a police dog before an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
CBS Pittsburgh reports that linebacker Aravious "Ray-Ray" Armstrong lifted up his shirt, beat his chest, and barked and yelled at the K-9 before the start of the Nov. 8 game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
Taunting a K-9 is a felony in Pennsylvania and the incident was investigated by police.
District Attorney Steve Zappala said in a statement Friday that his office will not pursue charges.
"The district attorney and the sheriff agree this was not a malicious act, but did create an unnecessary security risk," Zappala said.