CASE OF INTEREST

June 7, 2001

People v. Johnny Galliano & Kevin Bennett

Contact: Hilary Bagley
874-5817

Jan Scully announced today, that defendants' Johnny Galliano & Kevin Bennett have plead guilty to violation 597(a) P. C. (Felony Animal Cruelty)

On March 5, 2001, defendants encountered "Mario", a neighbor's small dog in their garage. They proceeded to douse the dog with gasoline and set the dog on fire. Fortunately, the dog ran home where his owner put out the fames immediately so that "Mario" suffered only minor burns.

Defendant Galliano plead to a 4-year suspended state prison commitment in conjunction with another case, with imposition of 1 year of county jail. Galliano's pleas constituted a "Strike" under provisions of current "3 Strike" law. Co-defendant Kevin Bennett plead to 90 days county jail with 5 years formal probation.

Additionally, both defendants will be prohibited from owning any domesticated animals for 5 years and be ordered to undergo counseling.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 12, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. before the Honorable Patrick Marlette in Department 63.

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