TOWN OF WHEATFIELD — A Wheatfield town justice has dismissed the larceny case against a farm animal sanctuary owner accused of refusing to return two cows that wandered onto her property in July 2022.
With jurors waiting to be called to begin hearing the case against Tracy Murphy, Niagara County prosecutors told Town Justice Gary Strenkoski Thursday morning that they were “not prepared to proceed” with a trial.
Murphy’s defense team immediately moved to dismiss the case and Strenkoski granted their motion.
Murphy emerged from the town courthouse to cheers and applause from roughly two dozen supporters. Wiping away tears, Murphy said she had been “vindicated” and that “justice was served.”