The charge of animal cruelty, where several cases of mistreatment of, among other things, reptiles were described, has now been adjusted.
Now only suspected torture by the monkeys and pygmy crocodiles remains.
- I do so because I judge that the district court cannot judge it, says prosecutor Lars Magnusson to SVT Nyheter Blekinge after the trial day.
Defense lawyer Eva Johansson believes that it makes a big difference to a conviction.
- I am very satisfied that the prosecutor has listened to what we presented.
These animals have not been subjected to suffering but ( the
action
, editor's note) has been absolutely necessary for the ongoing mite treatment, she says.
Judgment in the case is expected on February 1.