Charge: Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals, a
class A misdemeanor, one count
[1] The charges contained in the misdemeanor complaint are merely
allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven
guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court
and statements made on the record in court.
Carriage owner and driver, Ian McKeever, was finally charged for his actions in the collapse, flogging and ultimate death of Ryder, a NYC carriage horse.
The following is a press release from the office of Manhattan DA
Alvin Bragg of New York County
November 15, 2023:
Ian McKeever in handcuffs