Overview

• The accused pleaded guilty to charges of performing an obscene act on a cat, assaulting, and harassing a 19-year-old classmate with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• The obscene act was captured on CCTV in April 2023, leading to the man’s arrest after the footage was shared online and reported to the police.
• The bullying victim endured physical and verbal abuse, including threats and demands for money, which went unreported for fear of retaliation.
• Additional charges of voluntarily causing hurt and theft will be considered during sentencing, with probation and reformative training options under review.
• The sentencing, scheduled for July 11, will weigh rehabilitative measures against detention-based penalties, taking into account the offender's age and circumstances.