Animals
Former New York Mets baseball minor leaguer Joseph Petcka, 37, is on trial on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals for killing Norman (his girlfriend's cat) on March 27, 2007, after a night of heavy drinking. He faces up to two years in prison if convicted.
Read the full story here.
It is so upsetting when beans mistreat animals and each other. Our society needs to take the mistreatment of animals seriously. We read about this at The Misadventures of Me.
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Animals
We hope he is convicted
Former New York Mets baseball minor leaguer Joseph Petcka, 37, is on trial on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals for killing Norman (his girlfriend's cat) on March 27, 2007, after a night of heavy drinking. He faces up to two years in prison if convicted.
Read the full story here.
It is so upsetting when beans mistreat animals and each other. Our society needs to take the mistreatment of animals seriously. We read about this at The Misadventures of Me.
- Man Kills Teen Who Walked On His Lawn
A man who fatally shot a teenage neighbor because he walked on the man's carefully tended lawn was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. Charles Martin, 67, must serve 18 years before he can be considered for parole, Clermont County Common Pleas...
- Beyond Stupid ~over Reaction To Essay Destroys Future
Allen Lee was on the verge of realizing a dream to become a Marine after signing enlistment papers this month. But one violent, profanity-laced English essay later, the 18-year-old's future with the Marine Corps appears to be over. Because of pending...
- We Must Stop Bullying
Officials did nothing to stop students from teasing Eric Hainstock despite complaints, a friend testified Wednesday at a hearing to determine whether adult charges should stand in the shooting death of the teenagers' school principal. Other kids...
- Felony Conviction Could Ruin Security Guard's Life
George Stevenson is facing more than a felony record. If the 33-year-old security guard and bail bondsman who was arrested Monday for carrying a gun into Arlington Elementary is convicted, he could lose everything he's worked for in his life. "It...
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Since my husband's employer is located in the shipyard, you can imagine the shipyard shooting struck fear in my heart. So it is with great dismay that I realize the shooter who killed Eddins and seriously wounded Gaffney will one day be free to enjoy...