Man accused of causing mule to suffer ‘severe rope burns’ in Fentress County

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Man accused of causing mule to suffer ‘severe rope burns’ in Fentress County

FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A man is facing an animal abuse charge in Fentress County after he was accused of tying up a mule and causing it to endure severe rope burns, according to court documents. General Sessions records state that James Paul Johnston was arrested by the Fentress County Sheriff's Office on April 24. He was charged with animal cruelty and was held on a $10,000 bond. Bodycam footage released of Knoxville officer shoot…