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Case ID: 2833
Classification: Kicking/Stomping
Animal: cat
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Kitten repeatedly kicked against fence
Concord, CA (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Nov 28, 2003
County: Contra Costa

Disposition: Acquitted

Person of Interest: Richard Henri Jenkinson

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

On November 28, 2003, neighbors allegedly witnessed Richard Henri Jenkinson (AKA George Jenkinson) kicking a kitten, "Tiger", up against his front yard fence repeatedly. The neighbors yelled at him to stop and Jenkinson turned and walked away.

The neighbors notified the police and stayed with the injured kitten until Animal Services arrived. When Animal Control Officer Lee saw Tiger he was "lying motionless" and "was unable to move."

Animal Services officers questioned Jenkinson about the brutal kicking attack on Tiger, but he denied having kicked the kitten, although he did say on record that he "hates cats." The Animal Control officers issued a citation for misdemeanor cruelty to an animal.

Tiger was taken to the Contra Costa Veterinary Emergency Clinic. Doctor Richard Groff wrote in his report that Tiger had "bruised lungs and a concussion due to blunt trauma". Tiger slowly recovered over a period of weeks and was fortunate to be adopted from the Martinez, California Animal Shelter.

In March of 2004, four months after Tiger was attacked, the case was referred to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office as a misdemeanor cruelty to an animal. Since then, Jenkinson's trial date has been postponed three times. The next, and hopefully final, court date will be October 19, 2004.

Trial Date:

Superior Court
Walnut Creek 640
Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, California 94596
October 19, 2004 12:30pm

Bob Kochly Contra Costa County
District Attorney
725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553
Telephone - 925-957-2200
Fax � 925-646-2524


Case Updates

Jenkinson was acquitted Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004. The jury deliberated about 40 minutes before finding Richard "George" Jenkinson not guilty of charges he kicked a stray 9-month-old kitten against a fence Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving.

During the two-day jury trial, the prosecution alleged Jenkinson had kicked a gray tabby named Tiger more than five times in his north Concord neighborhood that was overrun with feral cats.

The misdemeanor carried a maximum sentence of one year in county jail or a $20,000 fine.

Jenkinson could have plea bargained but "this was an issue of innocence and principle," said his attorney, Justyn Lezin. "He was already convicted in the court of public opinion and that is very hurtful."
Source: Contra Costa Times - Oct 21, 2004
Update posted on Oct 22, 2004 - 12:03AM 

References

  • Superior Court Case #: 3212371-9

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