The Honorable Marvin S. Arrington
Fulton County Superior Court
185 Central Ave., SW
Ste. T5655
Atlanta, GA 30303-3519
Phone: (404) 730-6907
Fax: (404) 730-6937
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Posted: Apr 16, 2005 - 7:08 AM
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Thomas
Spencer has received a 20-year sentence in the first felony
animal-cruelty case in Fulton County history. Spencer, of Alpharetta,
must serve five years of his sentence in prison and was barred from
owning animals for 20 years, the district attorney's office announced
Friday. Spencer also was ordered to see a psychiatrist.
In December 2000, Alpharetta police found Spencer on a bed with a
4-month-old German shepherd puppy wedged between his knees. He was
punching the puppy in the head, and the animal's eyes were bleeding and
swollen shut, police said.
Spencer had been beating the puppy throughout the day and threatening
his girlfriend's life, police said.
Spencer pleaded guilty to a slew of charges Friday, including
aggravated cruelty to animals, terroristic threats, arson, threatening
a witness, driving with a suspended license and possession of cocaine.
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Source: Access NOrth Georgia - April 16, 2005
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Holly Marback wrote:
Is there any way we can get contact information on the judge
or
law-enforcement agency involved to thank them for their work? I'm sure
it would help us look even better to them. It would also no doubt be
welcomed, because they hear from a lot of people who are upset, but
very few thanks.
Carolyn and John Mullin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
On
Friday, April 15th, 2005, LCA's "Most Wanted," Thomas Spencer, was
sentenced to 20 years -- five of which are to be served in prison --
for the beating of a four-month old puppy and additional charges.
Spencer must also undergo psychiatric treatment, maintain his drug
therapy, and refrain from ownership of any animals for the length of
his sentence.
In the first felony animal cruelty case in Fulton County's history,
Spencer was charged with the December, 2000 beating of the German
Shepherd puppy, during which he threatened the life of both the his
girlfriend and the animal. The puppy was rendered unconscious by the
beating and suffered a concussion as well as hemorrhaging of the eyes.
Not surprisingly, the puppy later died. Then, in May 2002, as his
criminal trial approached, Spencer set fire to his neighbor's car just
feet from his home. The neighbor was scheduled to testify against
Spencer at trial.
Spencer pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals, terroristic
threats, arson, threatening a witness in an official proceeding,
driving with a suspended license, and possession of cocaine.
LCA's campaign to make sure Thomas Spencer paid for what he did to this
innocent puppy was only possible thanks to your overwhelming support!
Your countless phone calls, emails, faxes, and letters to Judge
Arrington were crucial in making this case a priority to the court and
sent the message loud and clear that animal abuse is utterly
unacceptable.
For more information on the case against Spencer, please visit: www.lcanimal.org/wanted.html
Together We MADE a Difference!
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Regards,
Carolyn Mullin, Director
No More Homeless Animals
3844 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #PMB 185
Oxnard, California USA 93035-4001
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Regards,
Carolyn Mullin, Director
No More Homeless Animals
3844 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #PMB 185
Oxnard, California USA 93035-4001
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Carolyn Mullin, Director
No More Homeless Animals
3844 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #PMB 185
Oxnard, California USA 93035-4001
http://www.nomorehomelessanimals.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NoMoreHomelessAnimals
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