Chimp's Owner Not Held Accountable for Attack on Charla Nash
Since then, Charla Nash has underwent many painful and grueling surgeries. She has no eyes, she can't breathe through her nose, and has to eat through a straw. Recently, she has revealed her face for the very first time on the Oprah Winfrey show. To see a video and recap of the show, including before and after pictures, please click here.
The family of Charla Nash is seeking $50 million in damages from Sandy Herod. The family is also suing the state of Connecticut for $150 million, claiming that the state failed to address the chimp as being a public safety issue.
Today, at a news conference, the Connecticut State Attorney announced that criminal charges will not be filed against Sandra Herod. John Cohen, the State's Attorney, said that Sandra did not know all the dangers that her pet chimp posed. John Cohen further stated that the Connecticut State Department of Environmental Protection never fully explained the risks involved in raising a chimp to Sandra, even though they were fully aware of the chimpanzee living with Herod. The Nash's family case against the state contends that this department had warned Herod of the danger but did nothing to follow through.
Under Connecticut law, it would have to be proven that a person acted recklessly with disregard to others in order for a criminal prosecution.
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Nash family suing for millions
No charges filed by state CNN.com
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Post a CommentIs there any person on earth who doesn't need the new system? I hope this lady receives a thorough witness and responds. What else is there for her in life? Something, to be sure, but not much...