Jason Juranek Pleads Not Guilty to Beating His Dog to Death

NEBRASKA -- A Hastings man accused of animal cruelty has plead not guilty. Jason Juranek was arraigned in Adams County District Court Tuesday.

Juranek is charged with one count of intentional animal cruelty. Hastings police say Juranek beat his dog to death on September 16th.

He was arrested after an autopsy revealed the dog died from wounds consistent with being hit or kicked.

(NBC NEB - Dec 15, 2015)