First class felony
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:44 am
Inspired by the rape and murder of a pregnamt goat naned Meg, Florida lawmakers are poised to make bestiality a first-class felony. State Sen. Nan Rich says she was shocked to learn that if Meg hadn't died during the assault, the man who attacked her would have been charged only with animal cruelty. The new bill calls for a maximum penalty of 30 years in jail for anyone committing or facilitating, sexual contact with animals. "The fact that this happens is unconscionable," said Rich, "and it should be illegal."