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Animal Planet Star -- Attempted Murderer

Celebrity Justice2/4/2010 7:08 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Animal Planet Star -- Attempted Murderer

The star of the Animal Planet show "Pit Boss" knows what it's like to be treated like an animal: Dude spent 10 years behind bars for attempted murder -- and TMZ has obtained his mug shot.

Animal Planet Star -- Attempted Murderer

Before he started rescuing dogs, Shorty Rossi -- who went by the name Melvin Rossi -- was sentenced to 20 years in California State Prison for participating in a gang-related shooting in Los Angeles back in 1988.

Rossi -- who was a member of the Bloods street gang -- began his prison stint in 1989, but was released after 10 years.

Rossi has talked openly about his prison experience before -- but prides himself on turning his life around.

How's that for street cred?


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Simone:  739 days ago

First!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Vonn:  739 days ago

Sign him up for jersey shore

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Homer:  739 days ago

Attempted murder? Now honestly, what is that? Do they give a Nobel Prize for attempted chemistry?

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Homer:  739 days ago

I hate that FCKNG FOOL KLOWN.

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Taylor Steele:  739 days ago

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a long time Leno fan!:  739 days ago

Congratulations, great job, guy! Many never get that second chance and end up dead on the streets. Good job!!!

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dan the man:  739 days ago

I never knew that white people could join the Bloods.If I had known so, I would have left my hometown years ago to go gang bang in South Central LA whoop whoop

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tom:  739 days ago

How did he get in the Bloods? Affirmative Action?

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DOODAD:  739 days ago

9. How did he get in the Bloods? Affirmative Action?

Posted at 12:43AM on Feb 4th 2010 by tom

LOL

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mamajj:  739 days ago

Tom... I was thinking the same thing. I live
in So Cal. Grew up here & I was pretty sure
the Bloods were a black gang. WTF

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Jim:  739 days ago

If he "began his sentence" in 89 and served 10 years, how is it your "booking photo" is dated 2-11-94? Justsayin

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Twilightluvinmom:  739 days ago

Congrats to him! Not everyone makes it out of gangs alive. Plus, having the chance and using it to rehabilitate himself is a credit to him. Now he uses his time to speak for those who can't speak for themselves. Remember, We are Their voice!! (=

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quepuck:  739 days ago

Thanks for watching the Puppy Bowl, everyone!

Coming up next on Animal Planet, a Midget Murders Biggie.

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Jeezy Grizzles:  739 days ago

A blood, eh? Midget Mafia on Animal Planet, HOLLAA!!!

It's where little people belong, anyhow.

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nick:  739 days ago

IT's not right for murderers like martin to get on tv ruining it for other little people. he's no different now than he was, just getting paid to have the cameras around so its a different hustle.

only idiots watch animal planet, so now i have to hear more crap from idiots

quit making it hard for the rest of us! (by the way, i'm a little person)

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