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Cat Punching Suspect Back in Court | Sacramento News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
Adrian Cruz, the man accused of brutally punching a cat to death in April, returned to court this past Thursday facing felony animal cruelty charges — and walked out silent, offering only “no comment.” The arrest, made in June after months of investigation, followed a tip from a neighbor who spotted the attack on their security footage. Despite being an aspiring EMT, Cruz’s mugshot remains hidden — because, officials say, animal cruelty isn’t classified as a violent crime. His case is now postponed until early August. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0eee71f67d802308