A Knox County woman charged with severely beating a Chihuahua plans to argue in court that she acted in self-defense, if court records are any indication.
Trina Narnette Wynn faced a preliminary hearing Feb 12, 2007 in Knox County General Sessions Court on a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals, but it was delayed after Wynn signaled a move to fight the case.
Court records indicated that the University of Tennessee's legal clinic may assist her in that battle.
Wynn contends that her pet Chihuahua bit her on the nose in December. It's not clear from a warrant filed by Knox County Animal Control Officer David L. Arnold whether Wynn allegedly beat the dog before the bite or after.
There is little doubt the dog was severely injured, according to an examination by Dr. Lisa Chassy, Arnold wrote in the warrant.
"Diagnosis by Dr. Lisa Chassy indicated the animal to have a fracture to the hip, fracture to the ribs, marks and abrasions across the chest, stomach and testicles," Arnold wrote.
The case began with a call from Wynn at her Teaberry Lane home "concerning a dog bite," Arnold wrote. "She was crying and somewhat hysterical. (Arnold) was unable to get a statement from the defendant pertaining to the dog's injuries."
An ambulance was summoned for Wynn, who Arnold alleged refused to allow the dog to be taken for treatment. He confiscated the Chihuahua as a result.
"According to the ambulance driver, Wendy Foster, the defendant admitted to her that she beat the dog with a broom handle and threw him into the bathtub," Arnold wrote.
A new hearing date in the case was not immediately available. Wynn is free on $1,000 bond. Neighborhood MapFor more information about the Interactive Animal Cruelty Maps, see the map notes.
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