Mistrial declared in nyc cat killer trial

Prosecutors Might Retry The Defendant

A mistrial was declared in the New York Cat Killer trial yesterday. Prosecutors said they might retry the defendant.

A mistrial was declared in the New York cat killer trial yesterday. The defendant, Joseph Petcka (a former minor-league pitcher for the Mets) claimed his girlfriend’s DECLAWED cat attacked him and he only kicked the animal in self defense. The extent of the cat’s injuries told another story. Norman (who was a 7-lb cat) suffered multiple broken bones, broken teeth, a torn tongue, and massive internal injuries including bruised lungs, a bruised liver and a chest cavity filled with blood. Juror No. 3 reported that eleven jurors believe Petcka’s defense was “bulls—“, and deliberations became very heated when juror Francisco DeFlavis held out for acquittal.

Prosecutors said they might retry Petcka.

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