Shannon Burke Pleads Guilty to Probation Violation

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Former WTKS-FM (Real Radio 104.1)/Orlando midday host Shannon Burke has pleaded guilty to violating his probation. In November, he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of cruelty to animals (for shooting his dog) and guilty to a misdemeanor charge of using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Both of which are a violation of his probation.

Burke was sentenced to 6 months in prison in November and must begin his incarceration before December 31. Burke told the court that he's sober and in therapy. He also said that he had reconciled with his wife, who previously took out a protection order against him. Now she's asking the judge to give her husband a concurrent sentence.

Burke was arrested last May on charges related to shooting both his wife and her dog. Clear Channel terminated Burke's contract after he was arrested. He was released on $25,000 bail, with orders to get psychological help and stay away from drugs, alcohol, guns and his wife. (11-20-09)