Georgia's Animal Crimes Prosecutor Jessica Rock Champions Justice for Voiceless Victims and Links Animal Abuse to Human Violence

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Jessica Rock, Georgia's animal crimes prosecutor, advocates for animals and highlights the connection between animal abuse and human violence, including domestic violence and child abuse. Recently, she played a key role in the conviction of Vincent Lemark Burrell, who received a 475-year sentence for multiple counts of dogfighting and animal cruelty. Rock emphasizes the need for legislation against cockfighting in Georgia, the only state without such a law, and continues to educate law enforcement and the public on the links between animal and human abuse to foster a safer environment for all.