Muddy Paws Animal Torture Trial Set For Sept. 2

Diane Eldrup and her attorney have not yet accepted a plea agreement, indicating the animal torture and cruelty case is likely to go to trial Sept. 2.

Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Mermel, who is prosecuting the case, said he has not heard from Diane Eldrup’s attorney, John Curnyn, since a plea deal was offered June. 10.

“He hasn’t said anything, so I’m assuming we’re going ahead on the trial date,” Mermel said.

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Eldrup has been charged with 19 counts of aggravated animal cruelty, a Class 4 felony, with a maximum punishment of one to three years in jail, and 19 counts of animal torture, a Class 3 felony, which carries a maximum jail sentence of five years.

Judge James Booras offered a plea on June 10.

John Curnyn, Eldrup’s attorney did not return a phone call requesting comment.

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