May 28, 2019
Jim Evancho
Cheaha Chairwoman Jane Cunningham took to facebook to address the recent animal abuse case that was overturned on appeal due to lack of evidence (see article Animal Abuse Conviction Overturned During Appeal). In a written statement Ms. Cunningham stated: “I’m a little tired of being blame [sic] for something that we did not have control over. The Cities [sic] attorney was responsible for arranging a time for inspection . We were not even aware of who the defendants attorney was or what was filed in the court …this is the last communication I received from the cities [sic] attorney about a more definite date …don’t think it was Cheaha that dropped the ball. We will see if the city makes a change in their legal representatation . Now I will be posting something a lot more interesting at 7:00 …stay tuned .”
Ms. Cunningham also attached a copy of an email between the prosecutor and the Cheaha attorney. The email was address to Charles and stated Thank you for the code section, I am aware of that. However, due to APD shorthanded shifts, I do not know if an officer will be available. As we get more definite on a possible date and time, I can inquire of the respective shift supervisor, but I can’t confirm at this time if anyone will be available. My suggestion of JPD was made to alleviate that concern. Thanks.
The attorney for Cheaha addressed that Ms. Cunningham was supplied with a copy of the order that was filed in the court.
The Jacksonville Journal has learned that a communication that occurred on April 19, 2019 the Cheaha attorney sent an email to The City of Anniston Prosecutor that indicated that Ms. Cunningham was preparing the inspection at Dr. Clanton’s office in Jacksonville. The email from the Cheaha attorney reads in part “I talked to Jane. She is making arrangements with Dr. Clanton to have all of the fosters bring their “wards” to his office where the defendant and council may inspect them.
A full list of all court documentation including exhibits from the prosecution and defense can be seen on The Jacksonville Journal. CLICK HERE TO SEE DOCUMENTS
