I have UPDATE!

So I finally got sick of waiting and remembered that there's one last source I haven't checked. So I went there. And guess what I've got?!

UPDATE ON KEUM H. LEE CASE!

On September 16th, Lee appeared in court. She has been released on recognizance and will return to court on October 26th.

If you, like me, have no idea what 'released on recognizance' means here are a couple definitions:

Method by which an individual is released in lieu of providing bail, upon his promise to appear and answer a criminal charge. The R.O.R. Procedure permits release on nonmonetary conditions, generally involving only the promise to appear, but sometimes involving special conditions (e.g., remaining in the custody of another, abiding by travel restrictions).

http://www.answers.com/topic/release-on-recognizance-r-o-r

It means that you are being released on your word that you will show up at court at the appointed times. It is used when there is little flight risk and the court system trust you will do the right thing. There is usually a bond that is being withheld and if you violate your release terms they can charge you.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_release_on_recognizance_mean_in_criminal_law

I'll keep watch and be back searching for updates on the 26th!

Keum H. Lee Abuse Case

I was expecting to come dragging in here this morning and sadly reporting that they'd successfully swept a case I've been watching for about three months now under the carpet.

For one of the first times ever, I'm happy to say that in this area at least, I was wrong. According to this link the next court date is today. I wish I could've told you that several days ago so we all had time to send letters, but I'd rather know late than not know at all.

Now for those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, Keum H. Lee is charged with two felonies and two class A misdemeanors for his two horses, Suzi and Whisk.

Their complete story is here, but I warn you that the pictures towards the bottom are very graphic.

Here's the story from the above link in case any of you want to know what happened, but don't want to see the pictures.

On the night of Thursday, April 16th, near midnight, a call reporting a horse loose on a Wallkill road came in to the police station. The attending police officer reported "it smells like the horse's face is rotting off"--which indeed, was exactly the case. On Friday, April 17th, Animal Control and an equine vet went to the property of the horses' caregiver, Keum H. Lee, to investigate.

Suzi, described as a palomino mare, was declared to be approximately 600 pounds underweight, and suffering from extreme untended facial wounds, and infection. Her companion was found to be approximately 200 pounds underweight. Under the direction of the investigating veterinarian, the horses were immediately transported to a local equine rescue organization for proper care and rehabilitation. Everyone's heart went out to these two survivors--and yet, they are hardly now in a situation that can be called safe.

So it looks like I'll be spending the day watching the news for an update. If I find one, I'll come running in here and several other places to announce it.