The verdict on the Amersham trial is due to be heard at 10am on Friday 8 May at Bicester Magistrates’ Court.
The defendants are:
* James John Gray (aged 45)
* Julie Gray (41)
* Jodie Gray (26)
* Cordelia Gray (20)
* A juvenile, who cannot be named for legal reasons.
James Gray, his wife Julie, and daughter Cordelia are from Spindle Farm, Hyde Heath, Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Cordelia’s sister, Jodie Gray is from Park Road, Ashford, Middlesex.
All five defendants pleaded not guilty to a total of 12 charges each of neglect and cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (one offence was dropped during the trial,) brought by the RSPCA.