A Chicago man known as the Dreadhead Cowboy is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning on animal cruelty charges. The Chicago man also known as the “Dreadhead Cowboy” appeared in court Wednesday morning on charges related to a protest last week in which he rode his horse down the Dan Ryan Expressway.
“Last Monday my purpose was to bring awareness to a cause left unheard; to get the backlash has been very heartbreaking, to be painted like a monster; everyone knows I love my horses,” Hollingsworth said after the appearance Wednesday. Hollingsworth’s lawyer is calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, and even actor Mr. T to help his client clear his name. “He is inspired by Mr. T; I call upon Mr. T to please reach out to us. What Mr. T did with muscles and chains, my client is doing with western cowboy culture,” attorney Jonathan Feldman said.
Prosecutors declined to comment Wednesday.