Make the Bitch Pay
I need everyone to send a letter to this judge. This asshole deserves worse than the maximum penalties allowed by the law in my opinion. But let's make sure he gets as much punishment as he can under the law.
Letters Needed in D.C. Felony Animal Cruelty Case
Dear Carrie Broadshoulders,
D.C. resident Kevin Knott pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty earlier this year for an incident in which he lured a boy and his dog into his residence, sicced his own dog on the boy's dog and then shot the boy's dog six times. After killing the boy's dog, he pointed the gun at the boy and ordered him to leave the household. On March 17, Knott will be sentenced in the second case successfully prosecuted under D.C.'s felony animal cruelty law, enacted in 2001.
This case is particularly important not only because of the violent elements it contains—including shades of illegal dogfighting—but also because it is only the second animal cruelty case in D.C. to be successfully prosecuted as a felony. Several animal cruelty cases in D.C. have been let go with suspended sentences. A similar outcome in this case would be a serious blow to the safety of both animals and people in the community.
What You Can Do
Contact Judge J. Ramsey Johnson, the judge who will be presiding over Knott's sentencing hearing, and ask that he impose the maximum possible penalties on Kevin Knott for his conviction of felony animal cruelty—including jail time, psychological counseling and a permanent ban on contact with animals.
Please mail your letter before March 14, and please urge your friends and family to send letters also.
The Honorable J. Ramsey Johnson
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Points to Make in Your Letter
Knott has demonstrated that he is a threat to the community. Without intervention, people who abuse animals often go on to act violently towards people.
As the second successful felony animal cruelty prosecution, this case sets an important precedent in the District.
Stern sentencing is necessary to send a message to other potential abusers that animal cruelty, as well as dogfighting, will not be tolerated in the community.
Letters Needed in D.C. Felony Animal Cruelty Case
Dear Carrie Broadshoulders,
D.C. resident Kevin Knott pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty earlier this year for an incident in which he lured a boy and his dog into his residence, sicced his own dog on the boy's dog and then shot the boy's dog six times. After killing the boy's dog, he pointed the gun at the boy and ordered him to leave the household. On March 17, Knott will be sentenced in the second case successfully prosecuted under D.C.'s felony animal cruelty law, enacted in 2001.
This case is particularly important not only because of the violent elements it contains—including shades of illegal dogfighting—but also because it is only the second animal cruelty case in D.C. to be successfully prosecuted as a felony. Several animal cruelty cases in D.C. have been let go with suspended sentences. A similar outcome in this case would be a serious blow to the safety of both animals and people in the community.
What You Can Do
Contact Judge J. Ramsey Johnson, the judge who will be presiding over Knott's sentencing hearing, and ask that he impose the maximum possible penalties on Kevin Knott for his conviction of felony animal cruelty—including jail time, psychological counseling and a permanent ban on contact with animals.
Please mail your letter before March 14, and please urge your friends and family to send letters also.
The Honorable J. Ramsey Johnson
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Points to Make in Your Letter
Knott has demonstrated that he is a threat to the community. Without intervention, people who abuse animals often go on to act violently towards people.
As the second successful felony animal cruelty prosecution, this case sets an important precedent in the District.
Stern sentencing is necessary to send a message to other potential abusers that animal cruelty, as well as dogfighting, will not be tolerated in the community.
posted by Carrie Broadshoulders at Wednesday, March 01, 2006
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