‘Penny’s law’: NYC dog attack inspires legislation to hold owners accountable

Ken Philipps, generally known as “the canine chunk lawyer,” joins NewsNation to weigh in on a canine assault that’s sparked nationwide outrage. In New York Metropolis, a 16-pound Chihuahua named Penny was mauled by two pit bulls in an assault caught on digicam. Bystanders rushed in to assist, however Penny suffered severe accidents, together with a number of puncture wounds and two six-inch gashes. Her homeowners say it is a miracle she survived. Police advised them they couldn’t take motion as a result of, underneath New York regulation, canines are thought of property, making the incident a civil matter. Now, state lawmakers are proposing “Penny’s Legislation,” which might criminalize negligent canine dealing with and penalize homeowners who flee the scene of an assault.