Trial begins for Baldwin animal cruelty case

By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T Reporter

After nearly four years of legal wrangling, the long-awaited trial of Steffen Evan Baldwin is underway.

The trial for Baldwin began Monday with visiting Judge Daniel T. Hogan presiding.

Baldwin, the former executive director of the Union County Humane Society, is facing 42 felony counts including cruelty to animals, bribery, grand theft of a firearm, impersonation of a peace officer, grand theft, falsification, tampering with records, telecommunications fraud and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.

In June of 2020, Baldwin, 43, whose court listed address is 3235 Trout Creek Court, St. Augustine, Florida, was indicted, charged with…

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