Antonio Pierce neglected dogs

Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce has gone from a Super Bowl champion to an admitted animal abuser. Authorities say one of Pierce's pet pit bulls was severely underweight and suffering from a respiratory illness. They also say Pierce and his girlfriend let the dogs run loose and failed to get them rabies shots.

Pierce appeared in Municipal Court in Monroe Township Friday and pleaded guilty to neglecting the pit bulls. He agreed to pay a $1,300 fine. His girlfriend, Jocelyn Maldanado, also pleaded guilty and was fined $1,300. Continue