Zoologists from Britain faced 249 years in prison for raping and killing dogs. 53-year-old Britton broke down in the court when his mental condition was discussed.
Britton, a 53-year-old former researcher from Charles Darwin University admitted to 60 charges placed on him in court. Moreover, these charges included rape, torture, and killing of dogs inside a shipping container on his property.
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While the proceeding angered animal rights activists, there were, however, legal experts who fought for the zoologist’s mental condition. Furthermore, citing psychological disorder. Arguing he suffers from paraphilia – a condition met with intense sexual desires for atypical objects, and animals.
Britton, PhD from the University of Bristol, last year broke down in court charged with counts of bestialities. Adding to it, he was further charged with possession and transmission of child abuse material. Lastly, aggravated animal cruelty.
