US EditionCharges Dropped Against Men Accused of Killing Cats in Trash Compactor, Protestors Call for Justice
ELKHART COUNTY, INDIANA, JUN 25 – Charges against three former employees who admitted to killing two cats in a trash compactor were dropped due to legal exceptions despite public protests and over 16,000 petition signatures.
- On Wednesday afternoon, the office of Elkhart County Prosecutor Vicki Becker confirmed that no charges will be pursued against three Jayco employees accused of causing the deaths of two cats in a trash compactor in Middlebury.
- This decision came after formal charges were initially brought against three former employees earlier this month, but were subsequently dismissed because of a filing error and the requirement for additional fact-finding and review.
- Protesters, including the Meow Mission and more than 50 community members, rallied outside the prosecutor's office demanding justice and charging the individuals responsible for animal cruelty.
- Jodi Aker, president of Meow Mission, expressed deep frustration over the decision not to pursue criminal charges in relation to the JAYCO RV animal cruelty incident, while prosecutor Becker confirmed that no legal action will be taken in this case.
- The prosecutor cited lack of evidence for intentional prolonged suffering and an Indiana law exception for animals damaging property, but protesters vowed to continue fighting for justice and review possible appeals.
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