Yeah, it's because he's black...

Are you fucking serious!? It's because the guy is a criminal.

I completely agree that Human on human crime is worse. But the guy abused animals so that they'd fight to the death, just so him and his friends could be entertained. Not to mention killing them. The guy, and anyone else involved, is a sick fuck and definitely deserves time.

Edit: that is of course if he's guilty, which judging by his history, I don't have any trouble believing.