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A former animal rescue president accused of starving five dogs to death has rejected a plea deal and instead will go to trial.

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Ex-animal rescue president rejects animal cruelty plea deal; elects for bench trial

A former animal rescue president accused of starving five dogs to death has rejected a plea deal and instead will go to trial.

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