Here we go! Adam "Dreadhead Cowboy" Hollingsworth is appearing before Judge David Navarro on charges of animal cruelty, reckless conduct, trespass, and traffic violations. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFWc8Pfgngzw6v9xyXif1Yg/videos

...Hollingsworth is in a Zoom "breakout room" speaking with his public defender for a moment...

...Prosecutor: Defendant is "nationally known as Census Cowboy."...

...Prosecutor: Horse was not properly shoed and trotting for miles on highway caused injury to horse. Horse collapsed, but Hollingsworth whipped it to keep it moving...

...Prosecutor: Two veterinarians determine horse suffered greatly, bled profusely, collapsed repeatedly, was not properly saddled/cushioned, eyes dilated to the point they looked like "cartoon eyes," heart rate 2x normal...

...Prosecutor: Had medical attention not been given, horse would likely have died. Horse is still in critical condition and will never be deemed suitable to ride again and it may need to be euthanized....

...Prosecutor: Veterinarian said equivalent would be making an 80 year old woman run a full marathon. Hollingsworth posted video saying he would ride his horse until it died...

...Pubic defender: He's married, 33 years old, father of one, is a "well known community activist" working in "census promotion with the city."

...Public defender: The horse was being ridden and accompanied by motorcycles and vehicles, protecting it. Hollingsworth is "known for" riding horses.

...Public defender: Horse was "well-fed," saddle sores are common, it's defense's position that horses may not need to be shoed to run on concrete, and defense questions extent of injury to horse...

...Public defender: Hollingsworth is "a pillar in the community." I-Bond requested.

...Judge David Navarro: The state describes an animal that is in critical condition as of yesterday and it might be destroyed as a result of the injuries it sustained.

...Judge Navarro: Your attorney referred to a protest. At the end of the day, the cruelty charge has nothing to do with protesting except that is what brought the condition of the horse to the attention of the police. "Vehicles don't protect the body of the horse."

...Judge Navarro: "The horse doesn't know that it's part of a protest." Treatment appears criminal. Horse collapsing, being beaten to get up per witnesses...

...Judge Navarro: "Reference is made to the census, I dont' know what any of this has to do with promotion of the census...it has more to do with promotion of yourself."

....Judge Navarro: $25,000 bail. $2,500 to walk.

Hollingsworth: "Thank you, your honor."