Owner of killed donkey sends cease-and-desist letter
The owner of a beloved donkey shot and killed by a Cedartown police officer at a Polk County farm is taking legal action against at least one person over alleged online harassment as the controversy surrounding the animal's death continues to grow.An attorney representing farmer Hannah Israel has sent a cease-and-desist letter accusing the recipient of "relentless, inappropriate and defamatory conduct."PREVIOUS STORY: Donkey killed in Polk County; Cedartown officer on leaveThe letter says Israel has a "real and legitimate fear" of the person and warns that if the alleged conduct does not stop, she could seek a protective order and pursue a lawsuit for damages.The legal action comes as the Georgia Department of Agriculture investigates the circumstances surrounding the death of Israel's donkey, HeeHaw.Cedartown police said an officer was at the farm around 1 a.m.