Being a volunteer is no defense to animal cruelty
The 11th District Court of Appeals rejected the argument that a volunteer cannot be criminally liable for animal cruelty or neglect. Facts. Jo Ann Brantweiner was charged with 8 counts…
Read FullTag: cat collector
Cat Crossing Operators Pled Guilty to Filthy Conditions, Neglect
State of Ohio v. Mary Wawyrtko, Joseph Scott Gray, and Jessica Oslander, cases prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Wawyrtko, Gray, and Oslander were the primary operators of The…
Read FullRobert Konst “Hollywood Bob” convicted of animal cruelty
State v. Robert Konst (a.k.a. "Hollywood Bob"), a case we prosecuted for the Geauga County Humane Society. 74 cats and one dead kitten were found at Konst's residence and place…
Read Full