Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules Maryann Russo, who refused euthanasia for her terminally ill dog, did not commit a crime.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a woman who chose not to euthanize her terminally ill dog, contrary to a veterinarian's advice, did not commit a crime. The court affirmed lower court decisions to dismiss the criminal complaint against Maryann Russo, stating her actions did not rise to the level of knowingly causing her dog to suffer unnecessary torture, suffering, or cruelty.
July 15, 2024
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