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New York's Beloved "Pizza Goat" Owner Arrested

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By Kelli Bender Jan 11th 2013

Coco the goat, the farm animal famous for being spotted in a New York City pizza restaurant, is getting some bad press. According to Gawker, Coco's owner, 51-year-old Cyrus Fakroddin, was recently accused of assault.

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Authorities say that Fakroddin was arrested after bringing a 19-year-old woman home from a Manhattan night club. The alleged victim said she woke up in the man's house with no recollection of how she got there. Shortly after, the unnamed female sought medical attention and pressed charges.

Fakroddin is currently being held in jail. Coco's current whereabouts and her location at the time of the reported incident are still unknown.

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