Chimpanzee mauled and blinded a Connecticut woman earlier this year . Owner was not aware of the risk the chimpanzee posed , state 's attorney says . While the agency was aware that the chimpanzee was living with Herold , there is no evidence that they ever reached out to her to detail why the primate posed a threat to her and others in the community . Criminal prosecution would have had to determine that owner acted recklessly . Comment:
Chimpanzee mauled and blinded a Connecticut woman earlier this year . Owner was not aware of the risk the chimpanzee posed , state 's attorney says . Criminal prosecution would have had to determine that owner acted recklessly . Comment: