

A small group gathered opposite supporters in the courtroom Friday expressed their outrage at the actions Wayne Gilchrist is accused of. Gilchrist told investigators he disciplined the dog for getting into a fight with another dog in the home and “would never hurt his dog,” according to police.īoyd and Easter said the video was taken out of context and recorded by Gilchrist’s son as a joke. 12 as police approached the family’s home. The dog, which did not show outward signs of injury, was removed Oct. 11 on, where it was seen, police were notified and it was taken down by the time they arrived at the home.

He is seen choking Josie, a 5-year-old German Shepherd, for nearly 30 seconds, slamming its head on the floor and throwing it down in the presence of wife and at least two children in their home. The video shows Gilchrist appearing to abuse the 5-year-old dog for a good part of the 2 minute, 34 second clip. Gilchrist.”Īnimal-rights supporters also have protested outside the practice since the allegations surfaced, she added. Lin carried two signs, one of which said, “Justice for Josie. However, others, such as Celeste Lin of Warren, are convinced by the video released by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office that Gilchrist committed abuse.
