Dog kicked 15 feet across the road - Petersburg, VA

Friday, Jun 30, 2000

County: Prince George

Disposition: Acquitted

Person of Interest: Antonio Fisher

Antonio Fisher, 19, was tried July 26 after being accused of animal cruelty. Fisher was charged for allegedly kicking Ginger, a three-pound Pekinese, 15 feet across the road.

Fisher testified he shoved the dog after she charged him.

Fisher's attorney said if he had kicked the dog, his boots would have severely injured her. The dog was subponeaed to court so the jury could see her. The Assistant Public Defender said, "I think for them to see the dog, and to see the size of the dog, it would tie into my case about it being improbable the dog was kicked 16 feet across the street, and six feet in the air. That was impossible."

The jury took 15 minutes to acquit him of the charge. One member of the jury said there wasn't any evidence that Ginger was hurt.

References

• WBBT, Channel 12, Richmond VA - July 27, 2000

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