"He’s charged with a state jail felony of cruelty to animals. Minimum six months up to two years in the state jail. Fine of up to $10,000," said Rob Freyer, Assistant District Attorney.
But the boy’s family said they think the charges are false.
My kid hasn’t ever hurt anything sir. My kid hadn’t hurt anything," the student’s father said.
The SPCA took custody of the goat Tuesday. "We basically will take temporary custody of the goat until the hearing," said Heidi Brasher, SPCA spokeswoman. "Then the courts will decide if we have full custody or return to goat to the owners."
Marks can be seen on the goat's lower back, but the injuries appear minor.
Regardless, prosecutors said the allegations facing the 17-year-old are serious.
You can watch the story we aired here, and the raw courtroom footage here.
