10.28.11: Weibman Pleads Guilty to Mutilating Two Cats
October 28, 2011 -- Baltimore City District Court Judge Charles Chiapparelli accepted a guilty plea from Ethan Weibman today for the mutilation of two cats earlier this year.
On March 20, 2011, the Maryland SPCA opened an investigation of Weibman, 20, after he returned a recently adopted cat to the shelter deceased. The cat's death was attributed to a wound inflicted by a BB gun shot. Less than three weeks later, Weibman took a second cat suffering from blunt force trauma to an area veterinarian.
Based on the investigation, evidence found at Weibman's residence, and the medial examiner's review, Weibman was charged.
Weibman pled guilty to two counts of felony mutilation of an animal and possessing, discharging, and using a gas, air-pellett gun.
Scheduled for sentencing on February 1, 2012, Weibman faces a maximum of three years in prison. Weibman also was ordered not to have contact with any animals pending sentencing.
Assistant State's Attorney Jennifer Etheridge prosecuted the case.