UPDATE: Oklahoma Horse Trailer Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Fraud
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Thirty-four-year-old Ericka K. Smith, who also goes by the name Ericka Benman, is now serving her time in an Oklahoma prison. A judge sentenced Smith to serve 63 months in prison for fraud of almost $1.5 milli...
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THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs ROBERT HOWARD DIMITT
Robert Dimitt is accused of horse abuse after he "maliciously and cruelly mutilated" multiple Quarter Horses by cutting the frogs out of their feet, which led to the horses' deaths....
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Jaci Jackson Released from Prison in SAU Horse Theft Case
Possibly one of the most hated cowgirls in the country -- Jaci Jackson -- is out of prison after serving less than two years behind bars. Officials released the barrel racer from the Wrightsville Women's Facility in Arka...
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Jaci Jackson's Mom Behind Bars
A day after Jaci Rae Jackson made bail in Oklahoma in the Arkansas horse theft and arson cases her mother is spending the night in a jail cell. Horse Authority has confirmed with Texas Sheriff Officials that Wendi Cox...
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District Attorney: No Deal for OK Defendants in SAU Rodeo Case
No plea offers were made today for two defendants in the Arkansas stolen rodeo horse case, those involved will "go to trial," says McCurtain County District Attorney Mark Matloff....
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Robert Dimitt Killed Horses by Cutting Hooves Off: Witness
Oklahoma horse trainer Robert Dimitt is charged with three counts of felony animal cruelty. Authorities are requesting a warrant be issued for an additional two counts for his alleged tortuous acts of horse abuse....
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Robert Dimitt Sentenced to Prison for Torturing Horses
Charlotte Northam, of Ada, alerted authorities to dead horses on Dimitt’s property. Dimitt cut the frogs out of the horses’ hooves to “make them run faster”. ...
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Robert Dimitt's Animal Cruelty Sentence Revisited
Robert Dimitt grabbed me by my throat and pushed me out of the wash bay. He ended up on top of me with the bloody hoof knife pressed to my throat and was saying he ought to kill me for what I had done.
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Convicted Animal Abuser Dimitt Released from Oklahoma Jail
The Department of Corrections is now responsible for Robert Dimitt as he begins serving a 15-year probation sentence in Arkansas. Dimitt is to have no contact with horses while he is on probation. ...
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Equine Disease Alerts: July
An Oklahoma horse rescue may feel the financial sting after bringing a horse into the state without a Coggins. The horse was confirmed positive with equine infectious anemia ... ...
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240 Horses Exposed to Deadly EIA from Colorado Kill Pen, 100 Shipped Nationwide
Details emerge as Colorado investigates the location of 240 horses exposed to deadly EIA. Did you buy a horse or was it transported with a kill pen horse? Click for complete details. ...
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Hoof Carving Trainer Charged with Additional Counts of Animal Cruelty: Docs
Oklahoma horse trainer Robert Dimitt is accused of cutting the frog out of horses' hooves to "make them run faster". He is charged with two more counts of animal cruelty bringing the total to five....
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SILVER CREEK FARMS, LLC, Plaintiff, v. MAGGIE FULLINGTON, Defendant.
A breach of contract involving Silver Creek Farm stallion Apiro lands the breeding farm in court. Click to view the court documents....
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Veterinarian Knew About Dimitt's Alleged Horse Abuse: Exclusive
A report obtained exclusively by Rate My Horse PRO exposes a racetrack veterinarian for failing to report allegations of horse abuse by Robert Dimitt prior to his arrest. ...
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STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. JACI RAE JACKSON
Jaci Jackson will have to answer to charges in Oklahoma as well as Arkansas for her alleged part in the theft of five roping horses. One of the horses, named Credit Card, was killed. View all the court documents and stay...
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STATE OF OKLAHOMA Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM WEBSTER HAMILTON Defendant.
An arrest warrant has been issued for the alleged killer of the roping horse Credit Card. He is facing several charges in Oklahoma including animal cruelty. Read the probable cause affidavit that led to the issuing of the...
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STATE OF OKLAHOMA, Plaintiff, v. THOMAS BARRET LYLE WILSON, Defendant.
Dr. Thomas Wilson, a Pennsylvania veterinarian, is charged with allegedly sodomizing a horse. According to court documents the alleged offense occurred in 2009. Learn more about civil and criminal court cases at Equine C...
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STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. WENDI NICOLE COX
A warrant has been issued for the mother of Jaci Rae Jackson in another case. According to the probable cause affidavit, Wendie Cox is wanted for second degree arson. View the documents here and follow the Arkansas hors...
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Hamilton's Newest Charges Include Animal Cruelty
Oklahoma authorities have issued an arrest warrant in the stolen rodeo horse case for William “Billy” Hamilton on multiple charges, including animal cruelty in connection with the death of Credit Card....
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Robert Dimitt Waives Prelim in Animal Cruelty Case
Horse Cruelty Case
An Oklahoma horse trainer accused of mutilating horses' feet waived his right to his preliminary hearing Friday. Robert Dimitt will stand trial for five counts of felony animal cruelty. Dimitt ac...
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