Target: District Attorney of Jefferson County, Alabama
Goal: Hold couple accountable for alleged severe animal cruelty leading to the death of a pet.
Dozens of animals were reportedly subjected to horrific neglect and cruelty at the hands of Gary Glenn Leipert and Bethany Wright Leipert, who now face charges related to their treatment of 43 cats and dogs. Disturbingly, reports indicate that one animal was found deceased at the scene, while another bore a severe laceration without receiving any medical attention. In addition, the remaining animals were allegedly held in deplorable conditions, lacking access to clean water, food, or necessary medical treatment, raising serious concerns about their well-being.
Court documents indicate that the Leiperts have been charged with two counts of first-degree cruelty and additional second-degree charges, reflecting the severity of the allegations against them. The sheer number of affected animals underscores the ongoing nature of this alleged cruelty, which cannot be excused or overlooked. Both individuals have since been released on a $150,000 bond each, which raises alarm about the potential for further neglect or harm to the animals still in their care.
There is an urgent need for appropriate legal action to address this alleged cruelty to animals, which is not just a violation of the law but a moral outrage that shocks the conscience of the community. The petition’s demand for intensified prosecution is crucial to ensure that such alleged offenses are taken seriously, and to protect the rights and welfare of the animals involved. The community deserves to see justice for the suffering endured by these innocent creatures, and the prosecution must pursue the fullest extent of the law against those allegedly responsible.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney,
The recent charges against Gary Glenn Leipert and Bethany Wright Leipert regarding their alleged cruelty to dozens of animals are deeply disturbing. It has been reported that 43 cats and dogs were found in their care, with one animal deceased and another suffering from a significant laceration without any medical treatment. The remaining animals were seemingly left in conditions that are alarming—without access to clean water, food, or medical care, representing a gross negligence of their responsibilities as caretakers.
As outlined in the court documents, the Leiperts face multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree cruelty, yet they have been released on bond. This situation poses a risk not only to the animals currently under their care but also to any others they may encounter in the future. It is crucial that such alleged acts of cruelty are met with the seriousness they deserve in order to provide justice for the animals and deter future neglect.
We urge your office to pursue the most severe penalties under the law for the Leiperts to ensure that they are held accountable for their actions and to send a message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in our community. The lives of these animals depend on timely and appropriate legal action, and it is imperative that justice is served.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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How can you possibly release these two murderers on just $150,000 each? It seems to me that money speaks while justice takes a back seat.