Elderly Brant couple receives jail time for animal cruelty
An elderly couple from Brant, New York, was sentenced to jail time after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges involving more than 200 animals seized from their farm. Donald George, 78, received a sentence of 30 days in jail and two years of probation for his role in the neglect. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced the sentencing on Tuesday following an investigation into the conditions on the property.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An elderly couple in Brant was sentenced to jail time after previously pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges and having more than 200 animals seized from their farm, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Donald George, 78, was sentenced to 30 days in jail, two years of probation, and [...]
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