One of three men accused of violently assaulting a Lady Gaga employee to kidnap the star’s dogs was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Jaylin Keyshawn White, 20, has pleaded guilty to robbery and admitted to being part of the group that shot Ryan Fischer while he was walking the three French bulldogs in Hollywood in February 2021.
CCTV footage showed two men getting out of a car near the singer’s employee, before shooting him in the chest. The individuals then seized two of the dogs, Koji and Gustav, who fled, leaving Ryan Fischer on the ground, bleeding.
The third dog, Miss Asia, had run away but then returned to curl up next to her walker.
An actively wanted suspect
Lady Gaga, known for her hits Poker face Where Bad romancehad offered a $500,000 reward for the return of his prized French bulldogs.
A woman had brought them back, saying she had found them tied to a post, before being arrested herself. According to the police, she had a relationship with the father of one of the attackers and had arranged to collect the reward on her behalf.
The three suspects were eventually charged with attempted murder and robbery in April 2021. One of them, the shooter, was mistakenly released in April, following a clerical error. Since then, authorities have been actively searching for James Howard Jackson and have offered up to $5,000 in rewards for any information leading to his capture.
The case had illustrated the popularity of these star dogs… and criminals, for whom their small size and high price make them prime targets for resale on the black market.
Lady Gaga has a special affection for her dogs, who frequently accompany her to public events and of which she publishes photos on social networks.
Source: BFM TV
