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Case #4490 Rating: 2.2 out of 5
Man throws kitten out window of moving car
Russellville, AR (US)Incident Date: Friday, Jun 30, 2000
County: Pope
Disposition: Convicted
Defendants/Suspects:
» Jonathon Moore - Acquitted
» George Allan Pettingill
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
Jonathon Moore, 20, of Center Ridge and George Allan Pettingill, 20, of Springfield have had charges brought against them for allegedly throwing a kitten out of a moving car. Pettingill threw the kitten out of the car window near 700 N. Arkansas Street while Moore was the driver.
Pettingill said he and Moore found the kitten at a Sonic Drive In in Morrilton. Pettingill said he "threw the kitten out of the vehicle because he though it would be funny."
The kitten died a week later.
City Attorney Don Bourne is responsible for prosecuting the two men. He said he has received about 120 to 150 letters and the case and more keep coming in every day.
Daphna Nachminovitch, senior caseworker for research, investigations and rescue for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in Norfolk, VA, said if they are convicted of the charges they should receive jail time and when out of jail be prohibited from having contact with animals. They should also be required to do community service, but not at an animal shelter.
Jonathon Moore has been charged with conspiracy to commit animal cruelty. George Allan Pettingill charged with animal cruelty and disorderly conduct.
Case UpdatesJudge Sutterfield sentenced George Allan Pettingill, 20, of Springfield to 60 days in jail and fined him $1,000 for animal cruelty after he threw a kitten out the window of a moving car. Pettingill was also ordered to pay restitution for veterinary services provided to the kitten which later died. Pettingill was also fined $110 for disorderly conduct.
Sutterfield acquitted Jonathan Moore, 20, of Center Ridge but convicted Pettingill.
Pettingill showed no remorse and said even though he confessed after being arrested, he claimed in the court the kitten jumped out of the car window. He has 10 days to decide whether to appeal or report to jail. | Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Sept 21, 2000
Update posted on May 27, 2005 - 9:04PM |
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