Update: pit bull’s sexual abuser pleads no contest, send sample email to judge

BACKGROUND

Calls to the Assistant State Attorneys office were finally returned with the update about the December 13th hearing for Eugene Hickman, the monster from Defuniak, Florida who had starved and sexually abused the Pit Bull, Janey, for the first 3 years of her life.

The report from the office of Jennifer A. Lieb, the ASA is that Hickman has pleaded no contest to the charges of Cruelty to Animals.  In Florida, this is a third-degree felony (828.12) with penalties of up to 5 years in prison (775.082), a fine of up to $10,000 or both.  He will be sentenced on January 17, 2012.

Sadly, the new 2011 law in Florida against bestiality was not in effect at the time of Hickman’s arrest, so he couldn’t be charged with that offense.  He faces a maximum of 5 years and/or a fine of up to $10,000.

For those unfamiliar with the story, Janey is a sweet, innocent Pit Bull who spent the first 3 years of her life being starved and repeated sexually abused by Hickman.  He was caught in the act by his grandson, who reported the crime, resulting in Hickman’s arrest.

Janey was transferred to Noah’s Arks Rescue, who provided her with the medical care, multiple surgeries and emotional rehabilitation she so desperately needed.  Janey now lives in her loving forever home and is safe from anyone ever hurting her again.  You can read Janey’s original story here.

The suggestion now is that letters should be faxed to the Judge in this case, asking that he impose the maximum possible sentence for this horrible crime.


WHOM TO CONTACT

The Honorable Judge Kelvin C. Wells:

Judge Wells’s phone number(850) 892-8134

Judge Wells’s fax number: (850) 892-8377

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SUBJECT

Eugene Hickman, case #2011CF000369


SAMPLE EMAIL

Defendant: Eugene Hickman

Case number: 2011CF000369

Dear Honorable Wells

This is in regards to Eugene Hickman, who has pleaded no contest to the charge of Cruelty to Animals.  His final sentencing will be  handed down on January 17th.

As an advocate for the humane treatment of both animals and people, I strongly urge the court to give Mr. Eugene Hickman the maximum possible sentence for his horrific crime.

The dog who he so cruelly molested is still suffering from the effects of the experience and will continue to do so for a long time to come. As with human children who are raped and otherwise violated, the fear and emotional scars last long after the body has healed.

I appreciate that the court takes cruelty to animals as a serious crime and for holding Mr. Eugene Hickman accountable for his actions.

Thank you for taking the time to read this important message.

NAME

See More: Click here for the Care2 petition: “JUSTICE FOR JANEY THE MOLESTED PIT BULL – MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR EUGENE HICKMAN”

eugene hickman
is the lowest of the low
molesting an innocent animal
who had nowhere safe to go
for 3 years janey was
constantly tormented
by this sick psychopath
who never repented
throw the book at him
lock him away
the sun should not
have to look at him
another day

Karen Lyons Kalmenson