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Montreal Man Charged After Allegedly Ordering Pit Bull To Attack His Girlfriend

The Canadian Press, 22 Jun, 2016 12:33 PM
    MONTREAL — A Montreal man has been charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm after allegedly ordering his pit bull to attack his girlfriend.
     
    The woman allegedly suffered bites to her arm and back on Sunday.
     
    Mark Leonard, 54, appeared in court Tuesday and the dog is still believed to be in the couple's apartment because the woman does not want to hand it over.

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