Chinese student convicted of animal cruelty for killing cat, sentenced to jail and probation.

Zhean Bai, a Chinese student, was convicted of felony animal cruelty for torturing and killing Juliet, a cat, in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Bai was sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year of probation, and he agreed to leave the U.S. voluntarily. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that pets do not need to be owned to be protected under cruelty laws. Alley Cat Allies supported the prosecution and aims to use this case to advocate for stronger penalties for animal cruelty.

January 11, 2025
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