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Accused kitten torturer court date set for Jan. 5

Updated: Thursday, 06 Sep 2012, 4:14 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 06 Sep 2012, 4:07 PM EDT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Matthew Jerome's court date has been set for Tuesday, January 15 at 9 a.m.

Jerome, 22, is accused of torturing his girlfriend's kitten named Sparkle.

Jerome faces two felony charges for cruelty, and a misdemeanor for neglect.

The trial will last for two days.

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