Randall Treadway had his day in court today in Jonesborough, Tenn. He didn't take the penalty offered to him by the judge and ACO. Treadway told the judge he wanted a lawyer and a hearing. The judge told him to come back April 1, and he would be first on the docket, no delays. "If you don't have a lawyer at that time, you'll have to represent yourself," the judge told him. <br>
<br>Treadway's mother, Linda, who owned the house where BRBR found Annie, has also been charged with animal cruelty. She has hired a defense attorney. <br><br>Both Treadways face up to a $2,500 fine and a year in jail. <br>
<br>Here is the official <a href="http://www.firstgiving.com/help_annie">update</a>, with a link to the Justice for Annie Petition. <br>Please sign it if you haven't already done so. Let's let the Washington County DA know we want Randall Treadway punished. <br>
<br>Thanks for all the donations, cards, emails, and the drool. You guys rock. <br><br>Leanne Potts <br>President, Belly Rubs Basset Rescue <br><a href="http://www.bellyrubs.org/" target="_blank"><font color="#336699">www.bellyrubs.org</font></a> <br>