MI Trooper Acquitted of Assault in K-9 Bite Case
Prosecutors contended Surbrook let his dog, Knox, engage on Robert Gilliam for nearly four minutes, even though Gilliam was clearly surrendering and was unable to flee.
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Prosecutors contended Surbrook let his dog, Knox, engage on Robert Gilliam for nearly four minutes, even though Gilliam was clearly surrendering and was unable to flee.
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Video shows Knox biting and pulling at Robert Gilliam for nearly four minutes as the man lay on the ground, with his arms outstretched.