Owner of dog that killed Florida child facing misdemeanor charge

The owner of one of the dogs that killed an 8-year-old Florida boy in January is now facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge, according to State Attorney William Scheiner.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - The owner of one of the dogs that killed an 8-year-old Florida boy in January is now facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge, according to State Attorney William Scheiner.

Scheiner made the announcement at a news conference with Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood on Wednesday afternoon.

Second-degree misdemeanor charge

What we know:

Scheiner said a misdemeanor charge had formally been filed against one of the owners of the two dogs that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett.

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