ASHLAND — A jury found one of three adults involved in a violent dog bite case partially guilty following a four-day trial that began June 10.
Robert Michalski, Jr., 48, of Savannah, is one of three people involved in a dog bite case from Savannah that led to a 6-year-old boy being hospitalized.
Michalski initially faced seven charges related to the incident, court records show. The jury, on Friday, convicted him of two — complicity to commit endangering children and tampering with evidence. Both charges are third-degree felonies.
The jury found him not guilty of kidnapping, additional child endangerment charges and possessing criminal tools.
Authorities said the charges stem from “a disturbing pattern of abuse” that involved restraining a boy and his sister with handcuffs and other devices in Michalski’s home. On Aug. 17, the boy was attacked by a dog while being restrained.
The boy has since fully recovered, according to a press release from the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office.
The case involved Angelina Williams, 28, the children’s mother. She pleaded guilty to seven charges on May 12, including kidnapping and four counts of child endangerment. She is scheduled to be sentenced June 30.
It also involved Taylor Marvin-Brown, 30, Williams’ paramour. He pleaded guilty to obstructing justice complicity on April 21. His sentencing is scheduled for July 14.
Michalski will be sentenced on July 21, according to court records. He faces a maximum punishment of nine years in prison.
The brother and sister “are now residing together in the care of a legal custodian, where they are receiving appropriate support and protection,” reads the prosecutor’s press release.
Ashland County Prosecutor Chris Tunnell commended Ashland County Sheriff Deputy Curtis Hall for his work on the case.
“Deputy Hall’s professionalism and compassion were critical to the outcome of this case. His investigative work and dedication to these children helped bring truth and justice to light,” Tunnell said.
He also praised his prosecutorial team, assistant prosecutors Matt Metcalf and Laura Stanley “for their outstanding work and dedication in presenting this difficult case.”
Jennifer Harmon, Michalski’s attorney, was not immediately available for comment.