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Man Pleads Guilty to Abuse of Girlfriend and Puppy | Des Moines News
A Des Moines man, Shawn Stanton, 33, pleaded guilty to domestic abuse and animal cruelty after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and a puppy on March 6. The dog, later named Ember, suffered a broken leg, eye injuries, a fractured jaw, and severe bruising—so bad vets suspected repeated abuse. Stanton took the injured pup with him, forcing police to deploy a K-9 unit to find her. Though originally charged with animal torture, that count was dropped in exchange for a plea deal. He now faces up to three years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for Friday, July 31. This case underscores the…
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