Jesse Bunch
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Journalist @ Philadelphia Inquirer
“A quick execution is too good for him."
Family members read tearful impact statements in Chester County court Friday as a judge sentenced a man who tortured and killed his 12-year-old daughter to life in prison without parole.
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Family members read tearful impact statements in Chester County court Friday as a judge sentenced a man who tortured and killed his 12-year-old daughter to life in prison without parole.
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Chester County man who abused and tortured his daughter, killing her, pleads guilty to murder and is sentenced to life in prison
Prosecutors say Rendell Hoagland and his fiancé inflicted punishments on the 12-year-old that no child should ever endure.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:34 PM
“A quick execution is too good for him."
Family members read tearful impact statements in Chester County court Friday as a judge sentenced a man who tortured and killed his 12-year-old daughter to life in prison without parole.
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Family members read tearful impact statements in Chester County court Friday as a judge sentenced a man who tortured and killed his 12-year-old daughter to life in prison without parole.
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Police are investigating whether three recent Philadelphia murders tied to towing industry are related.
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‘Some sort of connection’: Police investigating whether three Philly slayings tied to towing industry are related
Two of the men, who were shot killed in December and January respectively, worked as truck operators for 448 Towing and Recovery, according to police.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Police are investigating whether three recent Philadelphia murders tied to towing industry are related.
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“I do not want my tax dollars or Haverford’s resources to be used to support a poorly trained, unprofessional, and cruel secret police force."
One of Delco's largest communities has voted to bar police from cooperating with ICE's noncriminal immigration efforts.
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One of Delco's largest communities has voted to bar police from cooperating with ICE's noncriminal immigration efforts.
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Haverford Township bars police from cooperating with ICE in noncriminal immigration enforcement
A township commissioner said it is "not our role" to act as a federal immigration authority.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM
“I do not want my tax dollars or Haverford’s resources to be used to support a poorly trained, unprofessional, and cruel secret police force."
One of Delco's largest communities has voted to bar police from cooperating with ICE's noncriminal immigration efforts.
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One of Delco's largest communities has voted to bar police from cooperating with ICE's noncriminal immigration efforts.
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Reposted by Jesse Bunch
Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler terminated his office’s controversial partnership with ICE Wednesday, citing negative impacts on public safety and immigrants’ trust of law enforcement.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler terminated his office’s controversial partnership with ICE Wednesday, citing negative impacts on public safety and immigrants’ trust of law enforcement.
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Philadelphia man who goes by “YP SlumBoy” is accused of killing the mother of his child in October after arrest by U.S. Marshals this week.
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Philadelphia man who goes by “YP SlumBoy” accused of killing the mother of his child in October after arrest by U.S. Marshals
Quamir Jones, 25, is accused of fatally shooting Siani Smith in the city's Eastwick neighborhood.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Philadelphia man who goes by “YP SlumBoy” is accused of killing the mother of his child in October after arrest by U.S. Marshals this week.
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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner condemned the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in a news conference Thursday, calling it the "Nazification of immigration enforcement."
He vowed to prosecute any officer in the city who behaved similarly.
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He vowed to prosecute any officer in the city who behaved similarly.
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DA Krasner condemns fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, says officers who commit crimes in Philly will ‘be convicted’
Krasner said the actions of the ICE agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good were unlawful.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner condemned the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in a news conference Thursday, calling it the "Nazification of immigration enforcement."
He vowed to prosecute any officer in the city who behaved similarly.
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He vowed to prosecute any officer in the city who behaved similarly.
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One year after a political shift in Washington, federal grants that Philadelphia’s anti-violence nonprofits say allowed them to flourish are disappearing.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
One year after a political shift in Washington, federal grants that Philadelphia’s anti-violence nonprofits say allowed them to flourish are disappearing.
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After DOJ officials cut grants that funded a violence prevention program in Kensington, among others, Philly nonprofits are feeling the squeeze in 2026.
DOJ says the remaining funds will go toward law enforcement efforts moving forward.
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DOJ says the remaining funds will go toward law enforcement efforts moving forward.
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Philly violence prevention groups say they were flourishing. Then the Trump DOJ cut their funding.
One group lauding the cuts is the National Rifle Association, which commended the Trump administration in November for cutting off the “spigot” to anti-violence groups.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:59 PM
After DOJ officials cut grants that funded a violence prevention program in Kensington, among others, Philly nonprofits are feeling the squeeze in 2026.
DOJ says the remaining funds will go toward law enforcement efforts moving forward.
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DOJ says the remaining funds will go toward law enforcement efforts moving forward.
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“A lot of people use the phrase, ‘She lit up a room.’ But she really did.”
Friends of Daniele Grovola are mourning the 23-year-old woman, whose mother allegedly stabbed her to death in Upper Darby days before Christmas.
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Friends of Daniele Grovola are mourning the 23-year-old woman, whose mother allegedly stabbed her to death in Upper Darby days before Christmas.
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‘She was amazing’: Woman allegedly stabbed to death by mother in Upper Darby remembered by loved ones
Daniele Grovola, 23, suffered fatal stab wounds in her family home in Secane two days before Christmas.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“A lot of people use the phrase, ‘She lit up a room.’ But she really did.”
Friends of Daniele Grovola are mourning the 23-year-old woman, whose mother allegedly stabbed her to death in Upper Darby days before Christmas.
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Friends of Daniele Grovola are mourning the 23-year-old woman, whose mother allegedly stabbed her to death in Upper Darby days before Christmas.
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The CEO of a South Philadelphia-based Bitcoin mining company defrauded investors out of $48.5 million, regulators say.
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CEO of South Philadelphia Bitcoin mining company defrauded investors out of $48.5 million, regulators say
Dahn C. Vo, founder of the now-defunct VBit Technologies Corp. based in South Philly, was accused by the SEC of misappropriating more than $48 million of investor funds in a nationwide scheme.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The CEO of a South Philadelphia-based Bitcoin mining company defrauded investors out of $48.5 million, regulators say.
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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of assaulting his daughter and threatening her with violence, was acquitted on all charges this afternoon.
As the jury finished reading the verdict, he yelled "Thank you, Jesus."
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As the jury finished reading the verdict, he yelled "Thank you, Jesus."
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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. found not guilty on all counts of abusing his teenage daughter
Small, 51, faced charges stemming from a handful of incidents in late 2023 and early 2024 in which prosecutors said he and his wife abused and assaulted the teen.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of assaulting his daughter and threatening her with violence, was acquitted on all charges this afternoon.
As the jury finished reading the verdict, he yelled "Thank you, Jesus."
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As the jury finished reading the verdict, he yelled "Thank you, Jesus."
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Amadou Thiam, who migrated from West Africa, achieved the American Dream.
He thrived in Philly, finding a "chosen family" on the city's drag scene while dazzling friends with his charisma and heart.
They remain puzzled over his mysterious death last month.
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He thrived in Philly, finding a "chosen family" on the city's drag scene while dazzling friends with his charisma and heart.
They remain puzzled over his mysterious death last month.
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‘Such a superstar’: Beloved Philly flight attendant remembered after his puzzling South Philadelphia death
Amadou Thiam's friends gathered at Voyeur nightclub to remember the American Airlines flight attendant who "made everyone else feel seen."
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December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Amadou Thiam, who migrated from West Africa, achieved the American Dream.
He thrived in Philly, finding a "chosen family" on the city's drag scene while dazzling friends with his charisma and heart.
They remain puzzled over his mysterious death last month.
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He thrived in Philly, finding a "chosen family" on the city's drag scene while dazzling friends with his charisma and heart.
They remain puzzled over his mysterious death last month.
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The Philadelphia Police Dept. plans to add an unarmed, volunteer 'auxiliary unit', possibly as early as next year.
The unit would assist with community engagement and assist officers at large public gatherings (many in Philly coming up).
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The unit would assist with community engagement and assist officers at large public gatherings (many in Philly coming up).
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Philly’s first unarmed volunteer ‘auxiliary police’ unit could launch in 2026.
The auxiliary officers will not be assigned typical law enforcement activities but could help maintain order during big public events planned for next year.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Philadelphia Police Dept. plans to add an unarmed, volunteer 'auxiliary unit', possibly as early as next year.
The unit would assist with community engagement and assist officers at large public gatherings (many in Philly coming up).
Exclusive here:
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The unit would assist with community engagement and assist officers at large public gatherings (many in Philly coming up).
Exclusive here:
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DA Krasner says Trump wants ‘excuse to invade’ blue cities. He wants Philadelphians to get informed on the possibility of a troop deployment.
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Krasner says Trump wants ‘excuse to invade’ blue cities. He wants Philadelphians to get informed on troop deployment
Krasner, who is seeking a third term, has called on city residents to record troops with their cellphones should the president send them.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
DA Krasner says Trump wants ‘excuse to invade’ blue cities. He wants Philadelphians to get informed on the possibility of a troop deployment.
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Taylor Swift’s former neighbor sentenced to two months in prison for selling fake artworks by Picasso, Warhol, and more.
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Taylor Swift’s former neighbor sentenced to two months in prison for selling fake artworks by Picasso, Warhol, and more
Carter P. Reese pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud in May in connection with the scheme, which defrauded one victim of tens of thousands.
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September 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Taylor Swift’s former neighbor sentenced to two months in prison for selling fake artworks by Picasso, Warhol, and more.
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DA Larry Krasner's suggestion for Philadelphians if Trump should send in the National Guard? Record them.
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Philadelphians should record federal troops if Trump sends them to the city, DA Krasner says on CNN
Trump has sent National Guard troops to cities including Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles this summer, drawing criticism from Democrats who says crime is trending down.
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September 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
DA Larry Krasner's suggestion for Philadelphians if Trump should send in the National Guard? Record them.
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Bridgeport could lose its sole courthouse, the Montgomery County borough says.
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Bridgeport officials warn Montgomery County borough could lose its only district court house
Bridgeport officials warn Montgomery County borough could lose its only district court house.
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August 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Bridgeport could lose its sole courthouse, the Montgomery County borough says.
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NEW: Anti-extremism researchers say they’ve identified group claiming responsibility for Villanova hoax shooter call, provide audio of Bucknell incident.
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Anti-extremism researchers say they’ve identified group claiming responsibility for Villanova hoax shooter call, provide audio of Bucknell incident
Researchers from Global Project Against Hate and Extremism says a member of a group called Purgatory claimed responsibility for the call, as well as another made to Bucknell.
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August 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
NEW: Anti-extremism researchers say they’ve identified group claiming responsibility for Villanova hoax shooter call, provide audio of Bucknell incident.
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Two victims of sexual abuse by an Abington police officer and school resource officer are suing the school and department for allegedly failing to stop the abuse.
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Lawsuit says Abington School District failed to stop school resource officer convicted of sexual abuse
Abington “failed in its most basic legal and moral duties” to prevent the abuse by school resource officer Jordan Jones, the lawsuit alleges.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Two victims of sexual abuse by an Abington police officer and school resource officer are suing the school and department for allegedly failing to stop the abuse.
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A day after a hoax shooting incident upended freshman orientation week at Villanova University, police continue to search for the suspect who they say made a bogus report of someone with an automatic weapon.
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Hunt continues for suspect in active shooter hoax that fueled terror and confusion at Villanova
The emergency call to Villanova’s Department of Public Safety on Thursday included the sound of gunshots in the background, officials said.
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August 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A day after a hoax shooting incident upended freshman orientation week at Villanova University, police continue to search for the suspect who they say made a bogus report of someone with an automatic weapon.
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Jimmie Moore, the former Philadelphia judge who took a payout to end his challenge to ex-U.S. Rep. Bob Brady's 2012 congressional campaign, can now practice law again.
Not all of the Pa. Supreme Court's disciplinary board agreed with the ruling this week.
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Not all of the Pa. Supreme Court's disciplinary board agreed with the ruling this week.
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Former Philly judge who took a $90,000 payoff from Bob Brady’s campaign gets law license reinstated
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s disciplinary board reinstated Moore's license six years after he was convicted for accepting a bribe from Bob Brady’s campaign.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Jimmie Moore, the former Philadelphia judge who took a payout to end his challenge to ex-U.S. Rep. Bob Brady's 2012 congressional campaign, can now practice law again.
Not all of the Pa. Supreme Court's disciplinary board agreed with the ruling this week.
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Not all of the Pa. Supreme Court's disciplinary board agreed with the ruling this week.
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Andres Paredes Morales and his partner were planning a future together.
Now marriage plans are postponed after plainclothes immigration agents arrested the Norristown resident at his workplace near the King of Prussia mall last month.
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Now marriage plans are postponed after plainclothes immigration agents arrested the Norristown resident at his workplace near the King of Prussia mall last month.
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They planned to marry this year. An ICE arrest near the King of Prussia mall changed everything.
Andres Paredes Morales, a Venezuelan immigrant, had a valid work permit and was awaiting an hearing to obtain an extended visa.
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August 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Andres Paredes Morales and his partner were planning a future together.
Now marriage plans are postponed after plainclothes immigration agents arrested the Norristown resident at his workplace near the King of Prussia mall last month.
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Now marriage plans are postponed after plainclothes immigration agents arrested the Norristown resident at his workplace near the King of Prussia mall last month.
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For the second time this summer, a pair of Delco children are in the hospital after an e-scooter collision. Lawmakers want change.
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For the second time this summer, a pair of Delco children are in the hospital after an e-scooter collision. Lawmakers want change.
For the second time this summer, a pair of Delco children are in the hospital after an e-scooter collision. Lawmakers want change.
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August 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
For the second time this summer, a pair of Delco children are in the hospital after an e-scooter collision. Lawmakers want change.
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Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group settled with plaintiffs who claimed the company - headed by GOP megadonor Jeff Yass - cut them out of a profit-sharing agreement when developing the start up that would inspire ByteDance, parent of TikTok.
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Former Susquehanna contractors settle lawsuit over TikTok’s origin with Bala Cynwyd investment firm
Lawyers for Susquehanna International Group and the plaintiffs, Peter Tan and Zhang Hao, announced the agreement Monday morning.
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August 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group settled with plaintiffs who claimed the company - headed by GOP megadonor Jeff Yass - cut them out of a profit-sharing agreement when developing the start up that would inspire ByteDance, parent of TikTok.
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Two images showing the rapid decline of Peppa the pig, who died in vet care this month after being rescued from a Montgomery County animal sanctuary.
Investigators charged owner Erin Wiggle with animal torture and related charges for a host of animal abuses.
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Investigators charged owner Erin Wiggle with animal torture and related charges for a host of animal abuses.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Two images showing the rapid decline of Peppa the pig, who died in vet care this month after being rescued from a Montgomery County animal sanctuary.
Investigators charged owner Erin Wiggle with animal torture and related charges for a host of animal abuses.
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Investigators charged owner Erin Wiggle with animal torture and related charges for a host of animal abuses.
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