A Texas cheerleader accused of poisoning a rival school's competition goat at her high school cannot spend time with her pet unless accompanied by an adult, according to a court order.
Aubrey VanLandingham, 17, faces a felony charge after she allegedly admitted to intentionally poisoning Willy the goat on Oct. 23, according to an affidavit obtained by news outlets. .
A Vista Ridge High School senior arrested in November is accused of using a drain gun to force a defenseless animal to drink pesticide inside the school's barn, and his gagging behavior led to surveillance. recorded on camera footage.
The goat passed away in its owner's arms the next day.
VanLandingham posted $5,000 bail after his arrest, but agreed not to approach any animals until his trial, according to a reported court order. The New York Times reported.
She also reportedly agreed not to be around her pets without adult supervision.
Those pets include dogs, cats, and rabbits according to the order It was obtained by the Daily Mail.
The teenager must also be separated from the family that owned the goat she allegedly killed.
VanLandingham told police he carried out the killing because the goat's owner's 15-year-old daughter was a “con artist,” the affidavit alleges.
The suspect also added, “I don't like scammers,” according to the document. It is unclear what she meant by these claims.
Both companions were members of Future Farmers of America in Vista Ridge.
She has been charged with livestock abuse.
“My minor clients and their families are working hard to resolve the legal and non-legal issues raised by these allegations and are grateful for the judicial process that allows us to tell our story. VanLandingham's attorney previously said. he told KXAN.
A hearing in the case was scheduled for Wednesday, but was instead postponed until March, according to the Daily Mail.
