Puppy Throwing Marine finally receives punishment
I’m a little late bloggin this, but better late than never.
You may remember PETA’s petition asking the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) to court-martial and seek strict penalties against the Marines who participated in a video that surfaced in March of this year; the video showed a Marine tossing a small puppy off a cliff. In addition to posting this petition, PETA wrote to military officials urging them to take this case seriously and impose a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of cruelty to animals within their ranks.
Today, we received the long-awaited results of the USMC’s investigation. According to news sources, the soldier shown tossing the puppy has been expelled, and another Marine who was involved apparently faces disciplinary action.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our online petition. We’re sure all your efforts had a positive effect in the USMC’s investigation. Please continue to check our action alerts page and speak up for the animals who so desperately need your help.
Sincerely,
Kristin DeJournett, Cruelty Caseworker
Cruelty Investigations Department
June 14, 2008 at 7:33 pm
I will never understand how someone could intentionally hurt a helpless creature. I hope they are punished to the fullest extent of the law.