Prosecutors Appeal Fine Imposed on Owner of Dangerous Dog That Killed Small Dog by Biting

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The prosecution has appealed a court ruling that sentenced the owner of a dangerous dog to a fine for failing to muzzle the dog, which bit and killed a small Spitz dog during a walk and injured its owner.

According to the court on the 2nd, the prosecution submitted an appeal to the Seoul Western District Court the day before. The prosecution had previously requested a six-month prison sentence for Mr. Lee in the first trial.

The Rottweiler owner, Mr. Lee (76), was prosecuted on charges of violating the Animal Protection Act and property damage for leaving the Rottweiler unmuzzled in a residential area in Bulgwang-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, on July 25 last year, resulting in the Rottweiler biting and killing a Spitz during a walk and injuring its owner. The victim dog owner suffered injuries requiring two weeks of medical treatment, including being bitten on the hand by the Rottweiler.

In the sentencing hearing on the 26th of last month, the first trial court found Mr. Lee guilty of violating the Animal Protection Act but acquitted him of property damage, sentencing him to a fine of 6 million won. The court judged that it was difficult to recognize that Mr. Lee was aware of the risk of the Rottweiler attacking other dogs and intended to tolerate it.

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