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May 6, 2025: District Attorney Hochman Intensifies Efforts Against Animal Cruelty with 25 New Cases

 

 

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that his office has filed 25 animal cruelty cases — including 18 felonies — over the past six weeks, underscoring his commitment to holding abusers accountable and protecting our most vulnerable.

“Let me be clear: If you harm an animal in our community, we are watching you — and we will find you,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Animal cruelty is a serious crime. It’s also a red flag for possible future violence and we treat it exactly as it should be treated — with zero tolerance and aggressive prosecution.”

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