The Age ·general ·3 hours ago

Court of Appeal reduces animal cruelty sentences for WA miners

The Court of Appeal reduced the sentences of Luke Summers and Michael John Roccisano, convicted of animal cruelty for killing a pigeon, from $48,000 and $39,000 to $18,000 and $14,000, respectively. Justice Marcus Solomon described their actions as impulsive bravado and noted their otherwise clean records. The case highlights ongoing concerns about animal cruelty in Western Australia.

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