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Quincy Man Co-Authors Documentary Short After Surviving Near Fatal Pit Bull Attack; Retraces Steps & Discusses Legal Issues

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Moneyback Joe is a documentary short about surviving a vicious pit bull attack. Quincy, IL - On March 17, 2024, three pit bulls viciously attacked Jerod Welker, 36, as he walked through a park. The dogs ripped off his clothes, tore off part of his scalp, and inflicted lacerations and crush injuries all over his body. The documentary short starts with dramatic police bodycam footage as officers arrive at the scene. They find Welker lying face down in the grass, naked, and covere… [Read full blog post]
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"Criminal Strict Liability" – Explained Simply

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What is “Criminal Strict Liability”? Although we might not know it by its name, every one of us is already familiar with criminal strict liability. We see it all around us every day. Examples include the criminal laws against -- Having sex with a minor (statutory rape). Drunk driving. Selling spoiled food. Selling alcohol to a minor. Violating workplace safety standards. These are all strict liability crimes. They focus on just one thing: the illegal act itself. Do that thin… [Read full blog post]

2022 Dog Bite Fatality: Woman, 88, Dies of Injuries, Child Severely Injured, After Pair of Family Pit Bulls Attack

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Golden Dog Owners Convicted of Felony Charge After Deadly Dog Attack Golden Police Department press conference after a pair of pit bulls attacked two family members. Dog Owners Plead Guilty UPDATE 04/09/23: In early March, Kayla Mooney, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog, a felony and a misdemeanor, in connection to the death of 88-year old Mary Gehring. Mooney's two pit bulls viciously attacked Gehring in September. Mooney received… [Read full blog post]