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New Charges For L.I. Mom Accused Of Torturing Dogs, Cats

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The Long Island woman accused of torturing at least 42 cats and dogs and burying them in her backyard has been indicted on four additional felony counts of animal cruelty — as well as dozens of counts of child endangerment for allegedly forcing her kids to take part in the abuse. Sharon McDonough, 43, is expected to be arraigned on the new charges on Thursday. She has already been indicted on felony charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, and misdemeanor charges of torturing and injuring animals and endangering the welfare of a child. Her attorney told Newsday that "she continues to stand by her not guilty plea." The Post reports that McDonough remains in jail with bail set at $100,000. McDonough's son has said she ran a "concentration camp for the animals."

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  • brooklynmouthoff

    Burn this trash. She doesn't offer anything to society.

  • Stewart

    That's a great quote Amanda. Wish I had it handy when I was arguing with people about Michael vick's reinstatement.

  • Polemicist

    More proof that women are evil.

  • Amanda Harletsch

    "Since compassion for animals is so intimately associated with goodness of character, it may be confidently asserted that whoever is cruel to animals cannot be a good man."

    Schopenhauer

  • FelixtheCat & Christine Quinn'

    Please lock her up!!!!

  • Dead Himmler

    I'm on the fence with this one.

  • Mr. Know-It-All

    Well, that's a step in the right direction.

  • kleinpeter

    Hate. Kill. Punish.

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