The organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants an investigation of former boxing champion Mike Tyson by New York City authorities. Mike Tyson has an upcoming reality show series involving the racing of pigeons. The organization wants him investigated for possible cruelty to animals and illegal gambling. PETA has sent a letter to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office asking for an investigation.

Mike Tyson has loved pigeons for his entire life but is new to the sport of pigeon racing. Animal Planet will have the show next year. This spring taping of the show will begin. The show Animal Planet denies there is any racing involved in the series.

Mike Tyson seems to attract controversy whatever he does. Here is a chance for the former champion to stay on the “straight and narrow” but is being harassed even before the airing of the first show. It would seem with the many problems facing the world, including hunger and the faltering economy, Mike Tyson would be cut some slack.

Tyson has lost his fortune and there is now a chance for him to earn a fair living. But, it seems the critics will not give him a chance to do anything.