Missouri State quarterback faces municipal charges

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     SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Missouri State quarterback Breck Ruddick faces municipal charges of cruelty to animals and having a dog at large after an incident that left a friend’s dog injured.

     Springfield’s chief municipal prosecutor Carl Yendes announced the filing of municipal charges in Thursday after the Greene County Prosecutor’s office declined to file state charges.

     The Springfield News-Leader reports that Ruddick is accused of beating the dog on Sept. 20, breaking its jaw and knocking out several teeth.

     Both charges carry maximum penalties of a $1,000 fine and/or up to 180 days in jail.

     After an investigation by Missouri State, Ruddick was allowed to stay on the team but won’t play in any games until next season.




   

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