Woman in Lawrence County animal case faces more charges

The case

A woman charged in a Lawrence County animal abuse case faces more charges after authorities seized more than 170 animals. The development adds to a case that already involved allegations of animal abuse.

What is known

The case is tied to the seizure of over 170 animals in Lawrence County. The woman had already been charged before the additional charges were reported.

The specific number and nature of the new charges are not stated. Her name, the date of the seizure and the next scheduled court proceeding are also not identified here.

Court process

Additional charges can change the issues addressed in a criminal case. The court record will identify the new allegations and any upcoming hearings as the case moves forward.

The charges are allegations. A criminal defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Source

KY3 reported the development involving the Lawrence County case and the seizure of more than 170 animals. Read the KY3 report.