Natural Bridge Zoo appealed for retrial due to prosecutor Michelle Welch's conflict of interest, but the judge sided with the prosecution and ordered vet affidavits for animal care costs.
Natural Bridge Zoo appealed for retrial, claiming bias from prosecutor Michelle Welch, who had a conflict of interest due to her involvement in a previous lawsuit related to the zoo owners. The Rockbridge County Circuit Court judge sided with the prosecution, overruling both motions, and ordered the prosecution to provide affidavits from each of the vets caring for the seized animals to break down the cost of care. The next court date is set for June 10.
April 04, 2024
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