A therapy dog named Josie was reportedly punched by an criminal at the Genesee County jail while she was interacting with employees and prisoners, leading to serious charges for her. The event took place on September 24, according to CBS News, and officials have condemned the brutal beating of the 13-month-old dog.
When Romello Maxwell struck her, Josie was greeting people throughout the prison, according to the Genesee County sheriff’s office. Josie is expected to recover from a concussion and cuts to the inside of her pupil, according to judge Chris Swanson.
The deputy shared security video of the incident with a press conference on Tuesday that showed Josie approaching Maxwell, who was lying on the ground right before he punched her. In response to the attack, another prisoner appeared to fight Maxwell in the picture.
” We’re going to hold people accountable. If they’re going to do that to these creatures, they’re going to do it to people”, Sheriff Swason said, holding Josie nearby during the press briefing.
” Josie has returned to work, having resumed her duties the following Monday”.
After reviewing the surveillance video, attorney David Leyton moved forward with the charges. He stated that Maxwell is being held accountable for his actions” as cruelly as possible under Michigan law.” Given Maxwell’s story of rape against persons, he is classified as a routine criminal, which increases the maximum sentence for the fee from four decades to eight years.
” I do n’t think the laws in Michigan are strong enough to protect our furry friends, and I think you might want to pass a bill that would enact laws that would increase the penalties for those who would harm our friends, our dogs, and our cats,” Leyton said.
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