Joel Kennedy sentenced for letting a dog attack his son

NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- A New Berlin man received part of his punishment on Thursday, February 21st for letting a dog attack his teenage son.

Joel Kennedy received one year in jail and three years probation for a false imprisonment conviction.

Police say in August, Kennedy and Richard Lisko, tied up Kennedy's son. Lisko then allegedly ordered his dog to attack the teen, while Kennedy stood nearby.

The son received several bite wounds, scratches, and cuts.

According to the criminal complaint, Lisko accused the teen of stealing from him.

At his sentencing, Kennedy said he shouldn't have let the dog attack.