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

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

Ken Philipps, known as “the dog bite attorney,” joins NewsNation to weigh in on a dog attack that’s sparked national outrage. In New York City, a 16-pound Chihuahua named Penny was mauled by two pit bulls in an attack caught on camera. Bystanders rushed in to help, but Penny suffered serious injuries, including multiple puncture wounds and two six-inch gashes. Her owners say it’s a miracle she survived. Police told them they couldn’t take action because, under New York law, dogs are considered property, making the incident a civil matter. Now, state lawmakers are proposing “Penny’s Law,” which would criminalize negligent dog handling and penalize owners who flee the scene of an attack.

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