Roy, Washington – A Washington man caught on Ring video kneeing a Corgi named Doc has pleaded not guilty to a charge of Animal Cruelty in the 2nd Degree. On October 21, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office charged 31-year-old Luke McNeley after reviewing the disturbing footage that showed the man knee and punch the small dog, who can be heard screaming in pain.
Doc belongs to McNeley’s ex-girlfriend, and he was removed from her custody and taken to the local humane society for care. Court documents state that McNeley’s ex did not seek veterinary care for Doc even after seeing the damning video.
According to David Rose with Fox 13, McNeley pleaded not guilty and was released by Judge McCann. McCann told McNeley that he was released, “on your personal recognizance on conditions that you maintain law abiding behavior, have no similar incidents. You are not to have in your possession or control any animals at all.”
According to King 5 News, McNeley’s next court appearance is scheduled on December 8.
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