Kidnapping a therapy dog is a rather serious crime. Companion Animal theft is a crime.
January 25, 2019
By Jessica Kwong
President Donald Trump's (click here) former adviser Roger Stone, who was arrested Friday morning following an indictment by special counsel Robert Mueller, allegedly told radio personality Randy Credico he would take away his therapy dog if he cooperated with the Russian probe.
According to Mueller's indictment, Stone, who faces charges of obstruction, witness tampering and making false statements, made the threats to Credico by email around April 9, 2018. Person 2 refers to Credico, who was allegedly an intermediary between Stone and WikiLeaks, which released a trove of hacked emails from the Hillary Clinton campaign during the 2016 presidential election.
"You are a rat. A stoolie," Stone allegedly wrote to Credico. "You backstab your friends-run your mouth my lawyers are dying Rip you to shreds."
Stone also wrote that he would "take that dog away from you."
Credico's therapy dog is a white Coton de Tulear called Bianca.
On or around the same day, Stone wrote: "I am so ready. Let's get it on. Prepare to die [expletive]."...
Any threat, actual kidnapping or worse of a therapy dog should be far more severe than the law renders as justice for a household pet.
A therapy dog relates to the mental health and/or emotional stability of a human being. That is far different than a pet. A therapy dog allows otherwise disable people to conduct their business as usual. The law allows for the importance of therapy animals and in that lies an understanding of the depth of meaning to the dog's life as well.
February 23, 2018
By Ceylan Pumphrey, Esq.
There are some states that specifically address the theft of an animal. (click here) In these states, the charges and penalties are usually provided in the statute. For example, Michigan has a statute specifically making it illegal to steal or confine a licensed dog. The penalty for conviction under this statute is imprisonment in county jail for 60 to 90 days and/or a fine of $50 to $100.
In states where animal theft is not specifically addressed, stealing an animal is usually encompassed within the state's theft or larceny laws. In these states, the penalties and sentencing for theft are usually determined based on the value of the property that has been stolen. And while pet owners don't like it, pets are considered personal property under the law. Previous convictions can also play a factor when determining the penalties for stealing an animal.
If you've been arrested for stealing an animal, it's a good idea to contact a local criminal defense attorney who can explain the laws of your state and the possible penalties for being convicted of pet theft....
That said, the Trump administration is out of control. There is nothing good or decent about this administration and now it is obvious.
February 12, 2020
By Quint Forgey
A key witness in Roger Stone's trial (click here) is defending the quartet of prosecutors who withdrew from the federal case against the controversial Republican operative, accusing President Donald Trump of targeting the attorneys with a "vile smear job."
"As the son of a man who spent 10 years in prison, I have consistantly [sic] opposed incarceration," Randy Credico, a longtime Stone associate and colorful New York radio host, tweeted on Wednesday.
"That being said, Trump's vile smear job on the 4 DC prosecutors were appalling and ominous," he added. "In my experience, I found them to be professional, moral, ethical and non partisan.
Credico's social media post came after the Justice Department on Tuesday backed off a prior sentencing proposal for Stone, a longtime informal political adviser to Trump. The president had been critical of prosecutors' initial recommendation, which called for Stone to serve a prison term of seven to nine years....
THE TAMPERING by the attorney general Bill Barr and Impeached President Donald John Trump of Stone's sentencing extends past the understanding that of special treatment because he is Trump's life long buddy. It goes to the very center of justice in the USA. High profile cases frequently become a focus of how justice is rendered in this country and Roger Stone belongs in prison.
I find Mr. Credico's reaction more than interesting. I think it reflects the way citizens in the USA think about the scales of justice. I think he is typical of Americans familiar with the brevity of the law and rather than justice, injustice.
These actions by Barr and Trump mark a new low for the GOP when I thought they couldn't go any lower than the Impeachment Trial.
I hope Mr. Credico will continue to speak about the way justice is administered in the USA. What is occupy with US Attorney office in the country is just wrong. There is no MAYBE, it is just wrong.
