D. Rinkevičius, a man from Alytus, is charged with the brutal killing of a dog, a crime that has drawn considerable media attention. Following his act of violence, he fled to France, where he was subsequently arrested for drug trafficking. The situation complicates his legal proceedings back in Lithuania as he is currently imprisoned in France, rendering it impossible for the authorities to continue with the case without his consent.

According to Jurgita Urbanavičiūtė, a representative from the Alytus District Court, the progress of Rinkevičius's case is at a standstill until he agrees to participate in court proceedings remotely from France. This reflects systemic challenges faced by judicial processes in different countries, especially when a suspect is detained abroad, thereby affecting local law enforcement's ability to address animal cruelty cases.

Currently, Lithuanian authorities are waiting for a response from the French prison regarding Rinkevičius's willingness to engage in the legal proceedings surrounding his brutality against the dog. If he chooses not to participate while serving his sentence in France, the case may remain unresolved until he is released to be extradited to Lithuania. This could raise significant issues about accountability and animal rights within the country, highlighting the need for more effective international legal collaboration in such sensitive matters.