History of interpersonal violence

Gender: Male
Approximate Age: 29
Location: St Paul, MN (US)

History

May 12, 2008 - St Paul, MN (US)
Convicted: Kitten thrown, dies

Sentence: Ramsey County District Judge Margaret Marrinan sentenced Scott Michael Turner, of St. Paul, to seven months in jail for throwing a cat against a wall during an argument with his pregnant girlfriend.

The judge sentenced Turner to 15 months in prison but stayed that sentence as long as he remains on good behavior when he is out of jail. He will serve the seven months in jail, then will be on probation for four years.

Turner also must complete inpatient drug treatment, probably after serving the jail sentence. He must stay away from drugs and alcohol and make restitution to the kitten's owner, with whom he is allowed no contact.

He is not allowed to have pets. ... more...