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In the wake of recent cases of animal cruelty, Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice wants to crack down on offenders. Rice says that her administration will support legislation to give more latitude

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Nassau DA gets tough on animal cruelty cases

In the wake of recent cases of animal cruelty, Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice wants to crack down on offenders. Rice says that her administration will support legislation to give more latitude

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