2 Arrested After Viral Video Shows Horse Being Dragged by Pickup Truck

Photo: Grand County Sheriff’s Office

Two people in Colorado have been charged after video footage of a horse being dragged behind a pickup truck went viral over the weekend.

“Our phone lines and email accounts are getting covered up with inquiries from people interested in the case. Because these events are now the subject of an active prosecution, our ethical obligations prohibit us from discussing it, but interested persons can attend the public court proceedings if they choose,” District Attorney Matt Karzen said in a statement shared on Facebook.

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While authorities were on the Saldates’ property earlier this week, Amber spoke with CBS Denver and apologized for her actions.

“You make one bad decision sometimes and it can destroy your life,” Amber saidthrough tears.“I’ve lost my job over this, I’ve upset a lot of people and I made our horse go through something that he shouldn’t have, you know, I was wrong.”

Trigger was seized and is now safe. Amber and John Saldate are scheduled to appear in court in January. Attorney information was not available Wednesday.

source: people.com