Man gets prison time after admitting to torturing, killing dog
<p>A man from Manahawkin will now spend 90 days behind bars for killing a dog.</p>
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Nov 6, 2018, 11:58 AM
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Updated 2,244 days ago
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A man from Manahawkin will now spend 90 days behind bars for killing a dog.
Joseph Russo admitted to torturing and killing the animal.
Russo was also ordered to complete an anger management course.
The Pomeranian’s name was Diesel.
It was training to become a certified therapy dog for a Navy veteran.
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