Lesvos kitten shooter sentenced

A antheral from the village of Ippeio connected Lesvos was sentenced to six years successful prison, suspended, for shooting and earnestly injuring a stray kitten successful May 2021 due to the fact that it was tearing his garbage bags and “had to learn,” according to testimony.

Witnesses told the tribunal helium responded to their protests by saying, “Whoever wants tin travel inquire maine for an explanation!” Under Greek law, attempted carnal sidesplitting is present a felony, starring to a dense sentence.

He besides received six months for amerciable possession and use of a firearm. Police had antecedently imposed a €30,000 administrative fine. The kitten survived with terrible neurological problems, was adopted, and aboriginal died successful 2025 from different causes.