Univ. of Buffalo Football
2 Players Charged With Animal Abuse
… After Allegedly Beating Dog With Belt
6/30/2023 8:04 AM PT
Two University of Buffalo football gamers have actually been charged with animal abuse … after district attorneys state they were seen on video previously this month beating a 4-year-old mini Poodle with a leather belt.
According to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office … the occurrence occurred at around 9 PM on June 13 inside an apartment or condo in Amherst, N.Y.
Authorities declare 19-year-old Blake Hiligha cornerback, and 20-year-old Zachary Pilarceka tight end, shot themselves striking the dog consistently … in what was an obvious effort to discipline the animal. Prosecutors state the 2 then submitted the video to social networks.
On June 14, district attorneys state they struck both guys with one misdemeanor charge of overdriving, abusing and hurting animals.
Officials likewise state the poodle, called Kobewas taken and transferred to a regional Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals … where it received treatment for abrasions and swellings.
Both Hiligh and Pilarcek appeared in court for their arraignment on Thursday … and pleaded innocent to the charges. Following the procedures, Hiligh’s lawyer informed a group of press reporters, “My customer is sorry for the actions.”
“We enjoy our dogs,” the legal representative included. “We enjoy our animals. Sometimes they do irritate us. Sometimes we do discipline them in some cases. I do not think it remained in a vicious way.”
According to district attorneys, both Hiligh and Pilarcek have actually been dismissed from the UB football group over the claims. We’ve connected to the school for remark, however up until now, no word back yet.
Hiligh, who played in 5 video games for the Bulls last season, is due back in court for another hearing in the event in early August. Meanwhile, Pilarcek’s next court date is slated for late July.
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