Tempers flared in a Martin County courtroom Tuesday as a judge pressed both the prosecution and defense over why a high-profile animal cruelty case still hasn’t gone to trial — more than two years after charges were filed.
Tempers flare in court as accused dog trainer trial delayed again
The hearing marked the eighth continuance in the case against Palm City dog trainer, groomer and boarder Nikki Camerlengo.
Judge Elizabeth Metzger made her frustration clear from the bench.
“I wanted you here, because I thought I was very clear in the past on what you needed to do,” Metzger told both legal teams. “This case has been continued so many times, I’ve lost count.”…