The Brevard County judge has set Wednesday, July 9, as the next hearing for Christine Abrams, the central Florida woman accused of starving her dog, Ella, to death. Abrams left Ella behind, locked in her crate without food or water, when she moved out of her home, as her new roommate did not want pets.

Abrams and Ella

Andrew Stine of West Palm Beach, Abrams' attorney, tried to get critical evidence thrown out at the last hearing, saying police did not have a search warrant and therefore could not legally enter Abrams' vacated house. Neighbors had called police after they noticed a foul odor and, looking in the window, saw the dead dog still in her crate.

The case gained the attention of animal lovers around the world. There have been protests outside the courthouse in Viera, with people calling for a maximum sentence for Abrams. I'm sure there will be more on Wednesday and we'll keep you posted.

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Thanks for the heads up, Lynn.