Rusty Lewark, who mutilated and killed two of his dogs and then dumped their bodies in a dumpster pled guilty and was sentenced to 2 six month jail terms, to run consecutively. He has a credit of about 130 days time served. He also received 2 five year probation terms to run consecutively.
One of his probation restrictions is not to reside with pets during his probation period. Complying with his restrictions may prove to be a challenge for Lewark. He had that same restriction when he was released on bond, but was unable to stay in compliance.
We will have more details of the sentencing hearing coming soon. One note: the prosecutor raised up a folder filled with letters and pointed out that he had about 200 letters on this case. The defense came back with two statements. One, they are form letters and two not all of them are from Brevard County.
The prosecutor deserves many thanks from us. He asked for 10 years in jail, he argued why it was justified and he did his best to point out the violence of the crime.
Florida Today has an online article. see http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100811/BREAKINGNEWS/100811026/1086. Some of the tv stations were there, as well. See http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2010/august/135408/
