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Shelter Managers Face Trial Move | Wichita News
Former Salina Animal Shelter manager Andrea Murphy faces animal cruelty charges alongside Monique Hawley, accused of euthanizing three puppies without proper sedation and by untrained staff. Murphy pleaded not guilty and her team is pushing to move the trial out of Saline County, citing media frenzy and public outrage that could taint jury selection. Animal advocates insist the evidence will speak for itself, regardless of location. Complicating matters further, both defendants are also seeking to remove the county attorney’s office, alleging a conflict of interest due to the prosecutor’s…
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