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B.C. Man Receives 5-Year Sentence for Fatal Skateboard Attack on Off-Duty Police Officer

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NELSON, British Columbia – A man who fatally struck off-duty Abbotsford police Const. Allan Young with a skateboard has been sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter. The sentence was handed down at the B.C. Supreme Court after the man, Alex Willness, was found guilty of manslaughter last year. With credit for time served, … Read more

Texas Cracks Down on Animal Cruelty with 5-Year Pet Ban for Offenders

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Austin, Texas – Texas has implemented a groundbreaking law aimed at protecting animals from abuse and neglect. House Bill 598 imposes a minimum five-year ban on individuals convicted of animal cruelty, preventing them from owning pets after their initial offense. This progressive law covers a broad range of offenses, including individuals engaged in dogfighting operations … Read more