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Case #11448 Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Rabbits neglected, more than 200 found
Bakersfield, CA (US)Incident Date: Thursday, Mar 8, 2007
County: Kern
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Joanne K. Leak
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
A Bakersfield woman charged with animal cruelty said she is not guilty.
Joanne K. Leak entered that plea on May 17 in court in Lamont.
Authorities said Leak, who lives in southwest Bakersfield, owns more than 200 rabbits and refused to comply with county standards for animal care.
She is charged with one felony count of animal cruelty.
Case UpdatesOn June 26, 2007 Joanne Leak pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of animal cruelty.
As part of a plea agreement, she was sentenced to five years probation and will have to pay $500 in fines.
Authorities said Leak, who owned more than 200 rabbits, refused to comply with county standards for animal care. | Source: KGET - Jun 27, 2007
Update posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 1:29PM |
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