Man Accused of Killing Dog Scheduled for Court Today

By Tarah Taylor

POSTED: 5:39 am EST January 27, 2012

Washington County, TN -- A man accused of torturing and killing a family dog is scheduled to appear before a judge in Jonesborough today.

Dustin Harrell faces a felony cruelty to animals charge. Police say Harrell admitted to killing the dog last November.

Animal rights activists have been filling the Washington County, Tennessee courtroom every time he's appeared to show their opposition to animal abuse.

Harrell is from Johnson City.

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