In Chicago, Illinois an 18-year-old was sentenced to three years in prison on Monday for intentionally tossing boiling water on a cat and then posting the horrific video on social media.
According to the Chicago Sun Times, Leon Teague was identified as the culprit in the online video posted on Facebook in February. The disturbing video went viral and showed a pot of boiling water on the stove and Teague calling the cat over to him from where the pet had been sitting by the window sill. As soon as the cat is videoed approaching Teague, he pours the boiling water . The cat could be heard screaming as the water streamed down his head over the defenseless animal’s body.
The cat named Driver was found a few days later and survived the horrific cruelty. After recuperating at Felines & Canines, Driver has been adopted and is reported to be doing well. On the organization’s Facebook page, words of appreciation were expressed for helping an innocent victim find justice:
“This is a massive win for the animals that sends an unwavering message to the public that animal abuse will NOT be tolerated in our city. Our eternal gratitude and admiration go out to every person who fought passionately to be a voice and push for vindication on the behalf of Driver.”
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(Photos via Felines & Canines)
HURRAY!HURRAY! HURRAY!!! for the JUDGE that STOOD STRAIGHT AND TALL in Chicago and gave this sneering Little PUKE the sentence HE SO DESERVES….. LET HIS PUBLIC DEFENDER got to Hell and Back trying to get it changed TO NO AVAIL… MAY this NO ACCOUNT PUKE MEET HIS MAKER IN THE PEN!!!
Well done ! But that criminal abuser should’ve stayed in prison for good!!!
Hey Leon! You bastard! Enjoy all 3 years of your new location! I’m sure you will find many “friends” there who don’t like people who torture animals!
He needs to be put under the jail. Dusgusting
Leon, how could you? The cat was innocent yet you chose to take out your anger on him. Grossly unfair and unjust. I wouldn’t be surprised if someday you are saved – emotionally – by an animal, once you realize that they will love you unconditionally. Three years is a long time but I hope something good comes out of this.