Ali Akbar Dixon

Benton Harbor, Michigan

Conviction: Abandonment or cruelty involving four to nine animals under MCL 750.50(4)(c), based on inadequate care of seven dogs.
Conviction or sentencing date: Underlying conviction in 2024 or earlier; appellate affirmance 2026-05-28 (exact trial date not stated in appellate opinion)
Sentence: 2 years probation for the animal-cruelty conviction; $21,480 restitution to Berrien County Animal Control Shelter. Separate unlicensed-animal conviction carried 2 days jail.
Case number: Court of Appeals No. 371093; Berrien Circuit LC No. 2023-001625-FH
Last source verification: 2026-09-09