New Trial Begins In Pit Bull Burning Case
A new trial is underway for twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire on a Baltimore street. Once again, animal advocates are closely watching developments.
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A new trial is underway for twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire on a Baltimore street. Once again, animal advocates are closely watching developments.
Jury selection could begin as soon as Monday in the retrial of twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire.
The Baltimore Sun reports that a body has been found in a burned car near Hunt Valley Thursday morning.
Twin brothers are being retried for allegedly leaving a pit bull to die in the streets of Baltimore. It's a case being closely watched by animal abuse advocates around the world.
The trial of twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire in 2009 has been postponed. A new trial date has not been confirmed.
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Twin brothers accused of setting a dog on fire will be retried.
A mistrial has not put an end to the case of Phoenix the dog. There is a new effort to get justice for the pit bull.
Supporters of Phoenix the dog will have to wait even longer for justice. She was set on fire and didn't survive. Now, after a judge declared a mistrial in the case of two teenagers, many wonder what will be next.
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A voice for all abused animals in Baltimore. In just a few hours, jurors could decide the fate of two teens accused of setting a dog on fire.
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Maryland will experience another mild weather day on Tuesday before a mid-week warm-up.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
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