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Defendant Ordered to Serve 90 Days in Jail, 5 Years Probation
A 35-year-old Washington, D.C. man has been found guilty of animal cruelty involving two dogs kept at his residence. Jaquan Jackson, 35, was sentenced to 360 days in jail but was given a suspended sentence of all but 90 days on the condition that he completes five years of probation. The verdict was reached in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia after a three-day trial.
The judge also ordered the forfeiture of all animals seized by law enforcement, a 10-year ban on owning or possessing animals, and $52,372.66 in restitution. U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Robert J. Contee III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Humane Rescue Alliance and the Metropolitan Police Department. They also expressed appreciation for the work of those who handled the case at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Paralegal Specialist Sabrina Hudgens and Wanda Trice and Victim/Witness Coordinator Maenylie Watson.
The case against Jackson centered around the discovery of two dogs found at his residence in the 3500 block of Brothers Place SE in June and July of 2018. The first dog was found deceased and hanging from a fence with extensive, mature heart worms and intestinal parasites. The second dog was found with extensive scarring on its head, face, and forelimbs consistent with dogfighting. The dog also had untreated fractures in both front paws, several broken teeth, an open and infected wound with bone visible that required digital amputation, mature intestinal parasites, and a canine tooth embedded in its forelimb.
Law enforcement found paraphernalia associated with dog fighting during a search of the premises, including a break stick, slat mill, neck weights, scales, make-shift veterinary supplies like antiseptic for horses, fish antibiotics, medicated feed, IV bags, and a skin-stapler. Jackson was arrested on Jan. 24, 2019.
In a statement announcing the plea and sentence, U.S. Attorney Graves and Chief Contee expressed their appreciation for the work of Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emmanuel Hampton and Matthew Goldstein, who prosecuted the case, as well as Assistant U.S. Attorneys Monica Dolin, Stephanie Dinan, and Noah Simmons, and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth Gilmore, who previously assisted in the investigation and prosecution.
Jaquan Jackson’s guilty verdict serves as a reminder of the severity of animal cruelty and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. As the investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate, law enforcement and prosecutors are committed to protecting animals and upholding the law.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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