Aug 29, 1997 2:45 PM

A Dog's Justice

Charles Woodworth will face animal cruelty charges after all for shooting his dog, Clementine, which survived after Woodworth fired three bullets at her head. The prosecutor of Oakland County, Michigan, overturned a subordinate's decision not to file charges. Clementine is being put up for adoption.

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