58-year-old Peter Smith pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty for throwing a chicken into an alligator pen in Australia.
Peter Smith, 58, pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty for tossing a chicken named Betty White into an alligator pen at Oakvale Farm and Fauna World in Australia. Captured on CCTV, the act drew public outrage. Smith's lawyer claimed he intended to feed the alligator, noting Smith's lack of a criminal record. The maximum penalty is two years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for November 20, with the park owner expressing deep sadness over the incident.
September 24, 2024
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