Case Dropped Against Man Accused of Abandoning Dog in Hurricane
A Florida prosecutor has dropped the felony criminal case against Giovanny Aldama Garcia, 24, who was accused of tying his bull terrier dog, Trooper, to a fence and abandoning it during a hurricane.
The dog's new owner is furious over the decision. Garcia was facing a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty.
Ron DeSantis had called the dog's treatment "unacceptable," and warned the person accused of abandoning the dog, "We're going to hold you accountable."
The Hillsborough State Attorney's Office, led by Susan Lopez, dropped the case this week, citing no reason. Lopez had previously stated that she couldn't imagine anyone tying a pet to a fence amid a natural disaster.
- Giovanny Aldama Garcia, 24, was facing a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty.
- The case was dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office, led by Susan Lopez.
Author's summary: Prosecutor drops case against man who abandoned dog in hurricane.