时间:2025-04-26 13:17:29 来源:网络整理编辑:時尚
An Ohio prosecutor announced on Monday afternoon that there would be no charges against the mother o
An Ohio prosecutor announced on Monday afternoon that there would be no charges against the mother of the boy who fell into the gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo Memorial Day weekend, an incident which caused officials to shoot and kill Harambe, a 17-year-old gorilla.
SEE ALSO:Vigil held for gorilla killed at Cincinnati ZooDuring a press conference on Monday, Hamilton County prosecutor Joe Deters said, "By all accounts, this mother did not act in any way where she presented this child to some harm. She had three other kids with her and turned her back. I've received dozens of emails about this case and if anyone doesn't believe a 3-year-old can scamper off very quickly, they've never had kids."
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the boy's mother, Michelle Gregg, took her four children to the zoo on May 28: the boy, 3, and his three sisters, ages 7, 4, and 1.
After Deters' announcement, the family also issued a statement, saying:
"The family is very pleased with this decision; it is what we expected. This is one more step in allowing us to put this tragic episode behind us and return to our normal family life. We extend thanks to all of those who have been praying for us and who have supported us through this trying ordeal and praise to God for His mercy and grace."
While mourners honored Harambe with a vigil on Memorial Day, reaction to both the mother and the zoo's decision to shoot and kill Harambe have been harsh. Animal rights activists have used the incident to elevate their message opposing zoos while social media has been active with criticism of the Greggs.
The zoo has defended its actions, saying it was the first such breach in Gorilla World's 38 years of existence. The exhibit will reopen Tuesday with a higher, reinforced barrier.
While reaction to Monday's announcement on social media has been more muted compared to previous days, it was still filled with criticism of the mother, including a petition for Child Protective Services to intervene that has amassed over 60,000 signatures.
Tweet may have been deleted
Tweet may have been deleted
Legal experts previously told the Associated Press that prosecution on child endangerment or similar charges seems unlikely.
Additional reporting by the Associated Press.
Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
Is Samsung's Galaxy Note7 really the best phone?2025-04-26 13:05
媒體人呼籲關愛國足少些冷嘲熱諷 中澳戰有人表現稱職2025-04-26 13:03
中國足球隊 :12強賽剛剛開始 目標不變繼續努力2025-04-26 12:58
央視 :中場失勢導致全麵被動 國足12強賽開局苦澀2025-04-26 12:38
Despite IOC ban, Rio crowds get their political messages across2025-04-26 12:07
西班牙世預賽66場不敗遭終結 瑞典搶得小組頭名2025-04-26 11:53
阿根廷VS委內瑞拉首發:梅西搭檔勞塔羅 迪馬利亞出戰2025-04-26 11:41
官方 :桑喬因傷已返回曼聯 將缺席剩餘兩場世預賽2025-04-26 11:16
This 'sh*tpost' bot makes terrible memes so you don't have to2025-04-26 11:06
王燊超:不會因日本輸球而鬆懈 以飽滿狀態麵對對手2025-04-26 10:32
Pole vaulter claims his penis is not to blame2025-04-26 12:52
粵媒:國足失利因心氣兒太高 做好自己仍有出線機會2025-04-26 12:33
暗藏危機!法國隊5戰2勝3平 雖9分領跑但卻不保險2025-04-26 12:16
曝日本男足補召混血球員阿道 6月國家隊首秀上演帽子戲法2025-04-26 11:57
17 questions you can answer if you're a good communicator2025-04-26 11:40
智利VS巴西首發:內馬爾卡塞米羅先發 比達爾出戰2025-04-26 11:39
著名編劇評國足:現實主義災難 陳戌源下課李鐵下課2025-04-26 11:29
12強賽A組綜述 :伊朗12025-04-26 10:53
Is Samsung's Galaxy Note7 really the best phone?2025-04-26 10:36
詳解C羅111球 :禁區內狂入90球 誇雷斯馬送餅王2025-04-26 10:32