Jury drawn in case of Vt. cop in dog shooting
10:32 a.m.
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The Associated Press - Published: November 3, 2009
HYDE PARK - A jury has been chosen in the case of an Essex, Vt., police officer charged with shooting and killing a neighbor's dog while off duty.
WCAX-television says the trial for 35-year-old Michael Wootton of Waterville is due to begin on Nov. 16.
Wootton has pleaded not guilty to a cruelty to animals for shooting the 80-pound mixed-breed after it had attacked his 20 pound dog.
The jury draw was completed Monday in Hyde Park.
Last month a judge denied a request by Wootton to dismiss the charge.
Since the incident Wootton has been doing administrative duties at the Essex Police Department.
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