Donkey cleared of ass-ault on eight-year-old girl

Croatian judges have ended an epic eight-year trial by declaring Djino the donkey not guilty of assault.

Djino was charged with deliberately biting an eight-year-old girl in Blazevdo, Croatia. His owner, Ljubomir Smrndic, convinced the court that the donkey’s action was a natural response to being tormented by the girl.

Unfotunately, Djino the donkey will not be celebrating, since he died two years ago.

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