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Case #16 Rating: 3.0 out of 5
Dogs found with muzzles taped shut, hog-tied
West Haven, CT (US)Incident Date: Monday, Jan 31, 2000
County: New Haven
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: John Artese
Artese, age 34, of Washington Avenue had been charged with 3 counts of animal cruelty. The three dogs were found with their mouths taped closed. Two of the dogs, one a 5-month-old puppy were also hog-tied, making it impossible for them to walk or even stand.
Artese faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison and up to a $1000 fine.
In June 2000 Artese pleaded guilty to 2 counts of animal cruelty and received 2 concurrent sentences of one year in prison, suspended, and 2 years of probation. References« CT State Animal Cruelty Map
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