Mike Tyson’s new reality show about pigeon racing has created some controversy. Animal rights group PETA set off an investigation into the boxer and his new show’s network, Animal Planet, by accusing the two of violating New York gambling laws related to animal racing.

According to reports the District Attorney in Brooklyn received a letter from the group claiming that the production of the show violates New York’s gambling laws because it profits off of animal racing. The District Attorney’s office is now said to be investigating those claims.

Animal planet insists that the claims are unfounded. There is no wagering involved in the show and therefore they find it hard to believe they could be in violation of gambling laws.

PETA on the other hand says that making any money off animal racing is illegal so the point is moot. Tyson would receive a salary for the show and as far as they are concerned that is enough to put the company in violation of the laws. We’ll just have to wait and see if the District Attorney’s office agrees with them or not.

Source: TMZ