DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A Brookhaven woman who was arrested and charged after a dog abuse video circulated online earlier this year was sentenced Friday after she entered a plea.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
Aspen Easterling was 19 when she was arrested on animal cruelty charges in January.
As part of a partially negotiated plea deal, she pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals, avoiding a jury trial.
She was sentenced to one year in prison, with 10 days to serve and credit for two days previously served.
The remainder of Easterling’s sentence will be served on probation, according to information from the DeKalb County Courthouse.
TRENDING STORIES:
- Murder suspect in custody after SWAT standoff in Johns Creek neighborhood
- Chrisley family back in court as Grayson fights release of medical, toxicology records from crash
- ‘This is for whites only:’ Apalachee football coach resigns amid investigation
Under the terms of her probation, Easterling must also complete 24 anger management classes, 100 hours of community service, and an animal cruelty and prevention program.
She also must reimburse Lifeline $3,048 for the cost of caring for the dog, a maltipoo. Easterling also is prevented from owning or being around dogs during probation, and is also banned from owning any animals for five years.
Easterling and the individual who claimed ownership of the dog have given up all ownership rights.
Judge Alvin T. Wong remanded Easterling into custody at sentencing.
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
©2026 Cox Media Group
