The Brief
- Joseph Columbus, the owner of the two pit bulls that attacked 10-year-old Penny the chihuahua, attended court today over the attack.
- His lawyer claims Columbus never received a court order to muzzle his dogs whenever they were in a public space.
- The judge presiding over the case ordered Columbus to hand his two pit bulls over to the NYPD – he has not followed that order as of today.
UPPER WEST SIDE – The owner of the two pit bulls that attacked Penny the chihuahua last month was ordered to hand his dogs over to the New York Police Department (NYPD).
Dog attack case goes to court
What we know:
Joseph Columbus, the owner of the two pit bulls that attacked 10-year-old Penny the chihuahua, attended court today, June 9, over the attack.
FOX 5 NY’s Arthur Chi’en said the defendant, Columbus, was evasive, and called his attorney combative. Columbus, who lives on the Upper West Side, was spotted by Chi’en outside of the courtroom earlier today.
Columbus’ lawyer on the matter
What they’re saying:…