Dogs, Negligence, and a Mother’s Sentence | Calgary News

An Edmonton woman faces a five-year prison term after her two Cane Corsos fatally attacked an 11-year-old boy during a visit from his father. Found guilty of criminal negligence, Crystal MacDonald claimed she tried to train and contain the dogs, but the judge criticized her lack of responsibility and evasiveness. The victim’s father, Wes Grist, delivered a moving plea for mercy, insisting his son was loved and that MacDonald didn’t act with malice—though he admits his life has been shattered. Defense lawyers seek a conditional sentence, while prosecutors push for jail time, making this case a pivotal moment in how society handles dangerous pet ownership and accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/603a90d407ec721c