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Judge Orders 152 Animals Returned | Washington DC News
A Rockingham County judge just ordered Scott Showalter to surrender 152 farm animals—including 84 horses, 66 cows, and 2 donkeys—and pay $250,000 in restitution after finding evidence of severe neglect and cruelty. The animals were seized in April, rescued by groups while legal proceedings unfolded, and the judge ruled their condition posed a direct threat to their well-being. Though no criminal charges have been filed, the state’s Attorney General successfully argued for forfeiture. Surprisingly, Showalter isn’t banned from owning animals in the future—just facing steep financial and…
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