Maricopa County Attorney answers why charges against April McLaughlin were dropped

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Maricopa County Attorney answers why charges against April McLaughlin were dropped
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Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is addressing questions on the Chandler animal and elder abuse case that has sparked national attention. She explains why her office dropped the charges against April McLaughlin.

Charges were dismissed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, leading to frustration on social media. What exactly does this mean?Judge denies April McLaughlin's plea for dogs' return

This all unfolded several weeks ago after a search warrant was executed inside a Chandler home of a woman named April McLaughlin.Body cam shows welfare check for mother of accused animal, elder abuser Police booked McLaughlin on over 100 misdemeanor charges of animal abuse, as well as one felony for vulnerable adult abuse.

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