Synopsis

The neighbor’s dog, a scruffy terrier mix, had been a fixture in the neighborhood for years, a friendly presence often seen chasing squirrels in the park. But one afternoon, while walking home from work, Arthur Penhaligon had encountered the dog, and the encounter had left him with a bruised arm and a simmering resentment. He swore the animal had lunged at him, teeth bared, during a seemingly casual stroll. Arthur, a man not easily intimidated, felt a righteous anger building. He’d reported