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Arkansas Prosecutor Subpoenas Dog to Testify
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Prosecutors routinely subpoena a defendant's co-workers, friends and even family members, but this time they were barking up the wrong tree. In an Arkansas murder trial, prosecutors ordered 5-year-old Murphy Smith to court for pre-trial testimony. But a deputy wouldn't let Murphy into the courthouse: no dogs allowed. Officials had sent out subpoenas to anyone who had contact with Albert Smith while he was in jail awaiting trial. The murder suspect had written his dog a letter from his prison cell. | Understandable mistake, our cats get mail all the time. |
That landed the pooch on the witness list. | Humm, Arkansas court's subpoena dogs to testify against their owners, huh? Maybe that explains what happened to Buddy. |
A prosecutor says Murphy "was friendly enough" and likely "would have been a very cooperative witness." But she says the appearance wasn't necessary. | A dog won't normally rat on their owner, they're too loyal. Cats on the other hand.... |
Smith is charged with killing a man who had a relationship with his former wife.
Posted by: Steve 2005-03-09 |
