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April McLaughlin: Plea deal offered in ‘House of Horrors’ case | FOX 10 Phoenix
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April McLaughlin, a Chandler woman at the center of a high-profile animal cruelty case, appeared in court on Dec. 12, and prosecutors have offered her plea deals that would significantly cut down potential prison time.
McLaughlin ran a rescue for special needs dogs before allegations of fraud and animal abuse surfaced in 2023. The 50-year-old has two cases against her—one for animal cruelty charges and another for fraud and theft.
Prosecutors say McLaughlin used her non-profit to receive nearly $50,000 in cash and supplies to deceive dog owners and rescue groups. She’s also accused of stealing $160,000 from her mother’s bank account. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more on the plea deals.
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