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PETA Honors Brookhaven Police for Rescuing Puppy After Alleged Livestream Abuse

The award follows the arrest of 19-year-old streamer Aspen Easterling on a cruelty charge after viewers flagged viral clips.

Overview

  • After evidence submission by PETA, officers executed a Jan. 30 search warrant at Aspen Easterling’s Brookhaven home, arrested her on an animal cruelty charge, and seized a 3-month-old puppy.
  • DeKalb County Animal Services is caring for the dog, which police said appeared healthy when recovered.
  • Twitch removed Easterling’s channel and suspended her under its community guidelines while conducting an internal review, with no timeline announced.
  • Jail records reported she was released on bond the day after her arrest.
  • Brookhaven police say the investigation remains open and additional charges could follow.