Dennis Washington, NY... what the hell did he actually do??

[Seamus11]

Not really sure who this guy is... but was reading the USTA SITE for fines/suspensions.  This guy got the book thrown at him !!  How bad was it?

[titans1127]

or the following violations, you, harness trainer Dennis Washington, are fined $2,000.00 and suspended 730 days. You are expelled from all harness race tracks in New York State, whether as a licensee, participant or patron, until such time that your suspension and fine has been fully satisfied:                                                         
On or about April 11-16, 2019, you mistreated and endangered the horse, “WELLWESAID,” which you were training, and your experience, character and general fitness are such that your participation in racing is inconsistent with the public interest, convenience or necessity and with the best interest of racing generally, in violation of Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law ("RWL") #309(2), Agriculture and Markets Laws  § 353 and § NYCRR § 4105.8, 4119.7(b), 4119.10, and 4120.4(a), in that, after the horse raced on April 11, 2019, an unqualified, non-veterinarian dangerously and recklessly injected the area of the left front hoof of the horse, which became infected and resulted in the horse's death by euthanasia on April 16, 2019, and you failed to guard the horse and knowingly caused and permitted this unsafe and dangerous treatment of the horse.
 On or about April 11-16, 2019, on the premises of Monticello Raceway, a licensed harness racetrack, while neither a veterinarian, nor having written permission from the judges, you or someone acting as permitted and directed by you, possessed equipment usable for hypodermic injection or other infusion into a horse, in violation of  § NYCRR §§4120.6(a)(1) and 4119.10, to wit, a person who was not a veterinarian used a needle and syringe to inject the horse “WELLWESAID,” in the area of the left front hoof
For a period of time before April 16, 2019, you falsely and fraudulently obtained or attempted to obtain payments for training expenses from Michael Molotschko, owner of the horse “BILLY BUTTON,”, after you had sold and were no longer training the horse, in violation of Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law ("RWL") §309(2), Penal Law  §§ 155.05(2)(a) and 155.30(1), and §  § NYCRR#'s 4101.2, 4102.5, 4119.7(a)(3) and/or 4119.9(a).
In the Period of time before April 16, 2019, you sold the horse “BILLY BUTTON,” without authorization from the owner for whom you were training the horse, and you have failed and refused to disclose who has the horse, which had deprived the owner of his rightful possession and use of the horse, in violation of Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law ("RWL") #309(2) and § NYCRR  §  §  4102.5 or4119.0(a).
From April 16, 2019, to date, you have acted with financial irresponsibility and your experience, character and general fitness are such that your participation in racing is inconsistent with the public interest, convenience or necessity and with the best interest of racing generally, in violation of Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law ("RWL")  § 309(2) and § NYCRR #4102.5 or 4119.9(a), in that, you have failed and refuse to provide an adequate and complete accounting to horse owner Michael Molotschko about the disappearance of his horse “BILLY BUTTON,” which he  had entrusted to your care and safekeeping as his trainer.
On April 26 and thereafter, you have repeatedly failed and refused to cooperate in an investigation of the aforesaid matters when directed, requested and ordered to do so by the Commission officials, in violation of § NYCRR  § 4119.7(d) and 4119.8 (g), to wit, you failed without notice to appear for an interview scheduled with Chief of Racing Investigations Daniel Haughney on April 26, 2019; you failed without notice to appear to testify or respond to a Subpoena Duces Tecum issued by Chief Inv. Haughney that was returnable an May 3, 2019; and you thereafter have failed and refused to answer or otherwise respond to numerous phone calls and texts to you from Chief Inv. Haughney. Among other things, you have failed to provide information that shows:
the date that you sold the horse “BILLY BUTTON;”
the name of the person who bought the horse “BILLY BUTTON;”
whether you were paid in cash or otherwise;
the person who delivered the horse “BILLY BUTTON,” to the new owner;
where the horse was delivered to the new owner;
any contact information the Commission may use to reach the new owner of “BILLY BUTTON;”
any texts or other recorded communications between you and any owners of “BILLY BUTTON;”
 any medical history of the horse “WELLWESAID;”
any medical issues the horse “WELLWESAID,” had;
when a medical issue first appeared after the horse raced on April 11, 2019; 
the place where each veterinarian examined or treated the horse “WELLWESAID,” after April 11, 2019; and
the named of any person who treated or injected the horse “WELLWESAID,” after April 11, 2019, and whether the person was a veterinarian.                                                       
 
On April 23, 2019, on the premises of Monticello Raceway, a licensed harness racetrack, and while neither a veterinarian nor having written permission from the judges, you possessed equipment usable for hypodermic injection or infusion into a horse in violation of § NYCRR  § 4120.6(a)(1), to wit, you had and possessed in your vehicle on the premises of Monticello Raceway two injectable bottles and numerous albuterol capsules usable for such purpose, a catheter needle, and two needle tips.               
 
 During your period of suspension, you shall not directly or indirectly participate in the New York State pari-mutuel horse racing, you shall be denied the privileges and use of the grounds of New York State racetracks, and you shall be forbidden to participate in any share of purses. In addition, every horse shall be denied the privileges of the grounds and shall not participate in pari-mutuel racing (1) that is owned or trained by you during your period of suspension, (2) that is owned or trained by any individual who continues to serve as your agent or employee during your period of suspension, or (3) for which you directly or indirectly make or execute, during your period of suspension, any arrangements with an owner or other person to care for, train, enter in a race, invoice, collect fees or other payments related to employ workers for, or otherwise handle. This shall not preclude your pre-suspension agents or employees, who are not serving as such during your suspension period, from participating in pari-mutuel racing as owners or trainers provided that they are duly licensed and perform their duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the State of New York.
                                                                 
 
Suspended: 06/11/2019 to 06/09/2021 (730 days)
Fined: $2000.00

[Equus Caballus]

So where is billy button?

[Equus Caballus]

by the way:

This was one of Elizabeth Carotenuto's horses some time ago

she was the one who was racing her horses excessively
some raced 4 times a way at times!

some instances, her horse PALMS BEACH had raced over 62 times in a year!
to me, this qualifies as animal abuse

Not sure if she and Washington are related to associated in any sense
but something seems related in some way

[Seamus11]

Holy....SHIT !!  This guy is horrible!!   If this idiot didn’t get a LIFETIME ban??..... no one ever will !!  Was he known to be a jerk like this?

[Emperor Dapple]

Is this Washington related to the numerous other Washington's in the past history of Monticello and what is his relationship?

I believe Dennis is one of Bubba ( General Washington's sons) may he rest in piece...
I attended the races a couple of weeks ago and I believe he was down as a trainer driver for one of Rene Allard's horses..

[Tootoofast]

  

What did Austin Gilbert do to this poor guy

[In front]

Everyone there except for a few do their own injections, very few can afford Kokonos the vet, plus he usually blows up their knees, not saying it’s right, just the facts

[Ron Harvey]

He’s a nigger what do you expect is going to happen. 🤷‍♂️👨🏿

[Seamus11]

Didn’t he play shortstop for the KC Royals .... with a toothpick😱😱

[Seamus11]

Yea....it was a joke

[NJ The best]

only in harness racing would  you do things like this and walk around a free man.

[batavia24]

Should be prosecuted Where the local DA on this?

[Seamus11]

Honestly... what would ever prevent a lifetime ban in this profession?  The Sumner guy starved a horse to death... heard he’s back.  This guy only gets a couple years.... there is just absolute lawlessness in this sport.  And the governing body even puts the info about Washington on their website... yet doesn’t banish him for good???

[slimshady]

I attended the races a couple of weeks ago and I believe he was down as a trainer driver for one of Rene Allard's horses..

Does anyone find that hard to believe ??