FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Dec. 12, 2023) — In Defense of Animals applauds the sentencing of Raymond Neuberger who was found guilty of multiple counts of animal cruelty for abusing and killing former girlfriends’ animals. 

Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Reid sentenced him to six years in prison, suspended after he serves 17 months. This will also be followed by four years of probation. 

Neuberger, who has a history of harming animals, was first charged with animal cruelty in 2018 after injuring his then-fiancee's cavalier King Charles spaniels, Thor and Charlie. He spent 41 days in jail and was sentenced to two years probation.

In August 2022, Neuberger was charged with animal cruelty, third-degree assault, and disorderly conduct after attacking a new girlfriend and torturing her cat Gem, who did not survive after being found to have suffered “head trauma, collapsed lungs, a ruptured liver, and a broken fang.”

While charges were pending, his then-girlfriend’s roommate filed a complaint alleging he tortured another cat Pearl, who suffered a severe chemical burn. 

In October 2022, Neuberger was arrested, and charged with assault in the third degree, disorderly conduct, and cruelty to animals. 

In Defense of Animals sent Fairfield Judicial District State Attorney Joseph T. Corradino a letter with 15,432 signatures supporting Neuberger’s prosecution.

This March, Neuberger was taken into custody again for allegedly threatening the detective who arrested him for animal cruelty. His bond was increased to $1 million.

“These tragic cases highlight what happens when animal cruelty isn’t dealt with seriously. Not only did Neuberger essentially get away with harming two dogs, but continued to cause suffering that has escalated to domestic violence and threats against law enforcement. I’m glad he’s finally being held accountable,” said Doll Stanley, In Defense of Animals’ Senior Campaigner.  

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Contact: Doll Stanley, doll@idausa.org,  (662) 809-4483

Letter Alert: https://www.idausa.org/campaign/justice-for-animals/latest-news/serial-animal-abuser-fairfield

In Defense of Animals is an international animal protection organization with over 250,000 supporters and a 40-year history of defending animals, people, and the environment through education and campaigns, as well as hands-on rescue facilities in India, South Korea, California, and rural Mississippi. www.idausa.org/justice4animals

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