Lady Gaga's Dognapper Sentenced; Dog Walker Emotional Over Near-Death Experience
Lady Gaga's dog walker, Ryan Fischer, faced the dognapper who almost claimed his life during the dognapping incident.
Fischer met one of the assailants who attacked him and took away Lady Gaga's dogs in February 2021. On Wednesday, the emotional dog walker let out his pain as Jaylin White received a surprise plea deal and a four-year prison sentence.
As quoted by Rolling Stone, Lady Gaga's former dog walker told the defendant that they all left him bleeding out and fighting for his life. He also reminded him how he almost died that night.
He detailed how the gunshot wound left him with extreme nerve damage after the bullet ripped through his upper right torso. As a result, his doctors needed to remove part of his lung since it kept collapsing. The health issue caused him to undergo a second surgery to save his life.
The top third and bottom portions were reportedly cut surgically.
Even when over a year already passed, Fischer reportedly still suffers from breathing issues. He also finds it hard to move around.
"But it's the mental and emotional trauma you caused that night that's been much worse," he went on.
Jaylin White Receives Surprise Conviction; Ryan Fischer Says He Stole His Livelihood
During the Wednesday hearing, White pleaded no contest to second-degree robbery in exchange for dropping two other charges related to his attempted murder and conspiracy.
Judge Richard Kemalyan approved the terms and gave him three years for the robbery conviction. The one year was for gun enhancement.
As he heard the sentencing, Fischer spoke up about the assailants stealing his livelihood, as well, soon after stealing the dogs.
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"I've lost all my money. I'm in severe credit card debt, and I've become dependent on the kindness and donations of strangers, friends, and family just to survive," he said. "I will lead a purposeful life that serves others and myself, and that's my wish for you. My wish for you is the same. After you serve your time, if you want to make amends, find some meaning out of this.
His mother reportedly wanted to be present during the sentencing but they did not have the money to buy a plane ticket.
White's head remained hung as Fischer spoke. The assailant was reportedly the one who shot him in the chest with a .40-caliber handgun.
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