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District Attorney Challenges Town Ruling That Dog Be Returned to Owner Accused of Abuse

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Jasper the dog at the Southampton Animal Shelter in Hampton Bays. Jasper is at the center of a court fight between his owner, Lewis Jones, who is accused of beating him, the Southampton Town Justice Court, which has said the dog must be returned to Jones, and the Suffolk County Distirct Attorney's office, which has asked a county court to block the town court from ordering the dog's return. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Jasper the dog at the Southampton Animal Shelter in Hampton Bays. Jasper is at the center of a court fight between his owner, Lewis Jones, who is accused of beating him, the Southampton Town Justice Court, which has said the dog must be returned to Jones, and the Suffolk County Distirct Attorney's office, which has asked a county court to block the town court from ordering the dog's return. MICHAEL WRIGHT

authorMichael Wright on Jun 19, 2024
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney has asked a state judge to block an order issued by a Southampton Town justice instructing the Southampton Animal Shelter to return a dog... more

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