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Commonwealth v. RussoSJC-13531Argue Date: Wednesday March 6, 2024*Summary: Criminal-- The Commonwealth is appealing the allowance of the defendant’s motion to dismiss a complaint charging animal cruelty arising from the defendant’s refusal to euthanize her suffering terminally ill dog. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., Dewar, JJ. Appellant: Commonwealth Counsel for Appellant: Tracey A. Cusick, A.D.A. Pamela Alford, A.D.A. Appellee: Maryann Russo Counsel for Appellee: Jason S. Bolio, Esquire Michael Santomaro, Esquire Court Appealed From: Quincy District, NO Lower Court Judge: John P. Stapleton, J. Route to SJC: Further Appellate Review Amici Curiae: Martha Smith-Blackmore ,Lenore M. Montanaro , Animal Legal Defense Fund , Association of Prosecuting Attorneys , Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association , Committee for Public Counsel Services , Animal Rescue League of Boston , Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals , *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |