The Brief
- A man who was accused of neglecting his exotic animals is speaking out after a judge ruled in his favor.
- Ben Alvarez said he lost jobs and received death threats after a public outcry over the initial allegations.
- The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said this case is still an ongoing investigation.
RIO VERDE, Ariz. – The man accused of neglecting his exotic animals is breaking his silence, saying the case altered his life.
The backstory:
Ben Alvarez, who was accused of mistreating and neglecting his animals on his Rio Verde property, shared his side of the story after negative messages online caused him to lose jobs. …