Jackie McConnell Should Not Just Walk - And Response

Monday, September 10, 2012

I am shocked beyond belief that Jackie McConnell will not serve any time for that horrendous tortuous abuse he inflicted on the horse, one of Mother Nature's finest creations.

Please explain to me how Michael Vick can get jail time, but McConnell walks. Plus, what about his wife and their stables? Who is to close down those barns of horror, where unspeakable terror and abuse are inflicted on these magnificient animals? When will it end?

Cat Martinez
East Ridge

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I read where over 50 letters were received to the court stating how Jackie McConnell was the pillar of his community.  Sort of like Joe Paterno and Jerry Sandusky, huh? 

Veronica Madaris
East Ridge



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