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Mass. man gets jail time for setting raccoon on fire, causing fatal injuries

A Quincy man, Andrew Chieu, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for setting a raccoon on fire, leading to its death.
Chieu was reported for setting a raccoon on fire, causing the animal severe injuries that led to its death two weeks later.
Chieu was sentenced to six months in jail followed by two years of probation, according to the DA's office.
District Attorney Michael Morrissey stated that the case sends a strong message that those who harm animals will be held accountable.

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