Beloved family members in hopes for some closure. After two years emotional testimony at the sentencing for jesse and Maleisa Hughes. Owners of the green acre boarding facility. I apologize that i upset people. Reporter the hughes gave public apologies while the victims who lost their beloved pets shared their stories in court. I lost probably my best friend since that day. The pain away at night. Nobody has portrayed me quickly. Reporter in june of 2014, 23 dogs died of heat exhaustion under the hughes care. They face four felony count of fraud and cruelty to animals. It didnt seem like they were concerned too much. The court believed it was not intentional. Reporter but the challenge for the judge was to hand down a sentence equal to the loss each victims suffered. Days for Maleisa Hughes to begin january 15. We are trying to eliminate the animal cruelty across the country. This was a big ruling in our favor. Its been a lot of work. Two years waiting for this case. And finally it is
West here and because that warm front position were going to keep a spotty shower in the forecast later today. Ultimately it will be dry so dont be surprised if you see a rain drop. Most of the day bursts of sun and cooler along the coast. 79 degrees for the lunch hour. That barbecue in the afternoon, late early evening, 82 degrees. Very pleasant. But we have a better chance for rain as that cold front approaches for sunday. The chance for a storm too. Ill have that hour by hour timing in j all right ,. Pamela, thank you so much. This morning its official, Rob Gronkowski is out for sundays patriots Season Opener. The star tight end just named one of the captains is dealing with a leg injury. Its another set back for a team already not playing with tom brady. Dan roach has more. Rob gronkowski doesnt usually play for the preseason so when he didnt suit up it big deal. His hamstring has not approved so he will miss the Season Opener against the cardinals tomorrow night. He hurt his hamst
On this busy friday night, we are now back open after 202 was shut down for an hour. Dps troopers were called out to the loop 202 and mcdowell road after reports of a man with a gun near the freeway. Troopers checked it out. They did not locate anyon now this happened about an hour ago, but it lead to this. That closing of the freeway causes massive backup. You can see all those cars just now reopened, opened about 30 minutes ago. 60 days in jail. Six years probation. Thats the sentence handed down to the dog kennel owners after the death of 23 dogs in their care. It was an em day. Jessica parsons is live with more. Reporter yes, kris, there are no winners here, a heartbreaking case from the beginning to the end. Today in court the victim described the pain of lo for some closure. After two years emotional testimony at the sentencing for jesse and Maleisa Hughes. Owners of the green acre boarding facility. I apologize that i upset people. Reporter the hughes gave public apologies while