Is this cruelty?

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

We may not have all the facts, but the jury did have all the facts and they unanimously voted to convict this guy. Not a single juror thought there was a reasonable doubt.

Respectfully, this means nothing to me.

The legal system is so screwed up and it's all about who has which attorney... I'm not slamming you and I'm sure you know that.

I think all the jurors, or some of them, needed to hear was "animal cruelty" and an assumption was made. Maybe people want so desperately to do what's right that they go into deliberations with a preconceived notion without even realizing it.

Anyway, here's an update. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor...

http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_14135913

"Mr. Kriple is guilty of embracing the idea that this horse should not be put down,"

I choose to believe that.