A New York City judge has made it clear that a plea bargain will only be considered for an aspiring rapper accused of sacrificing a cat in a satanic ritual if it includes the maximum penalty. The case has drawn significant attention due to its shocking nature.
On Tuesday, Judge Linda Poust Lopez of the Bronx informed 26-year-old David Mosley, known by his stage name Church of Ububal, that any plea deal on the table must involve the harshest sentence for animal cruelty, according to the New York Post. Her decision underscores the seriousness with which the judicial system views the allegations.
David Mosley, who performs as Church of Ububal, was escorted into Bronx Criminal Court amid a media frenzy. Accusations against him include the brutal killing of a cat as part of a satanic ritual, a crime he allegedly boasted about on social media to gain notoriety for his music career.
Judge Lopez made her stance unequivocal in court, stating, “I will not approve a plea deal on the animal cruelty charge unless it is the maximum sentence on that charge.” She also emphasized the need for Mosley to continue with mental health treatment, suggesting this might be a factor in his behavior.
Outside the courthouse, Mosley faced a crowd of animal rights activists voicing their outrage. The alleged incident, which took place on October 16, was reportedly part of a social media stunt, with Mosley hinting at another “live sacrifice” planned for Halloween, further fueling public indignation.
Mosley’s online antics have drawn both condemnation and fascination, as he allegedly taunted, “Be there or be square,” urging people to attend his so-called event. Such statements have only added to the case’s notoriety, as it continues to unfold under intense scrutiny.
A New York Police Department (NYPD) vehicle. Officers are looking for a woman who stabbed another woman to death in a shelter. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Local veterinarians and animal-rights groups shared Mosley’s online posts in an effort to prevent him from adopting other animals, the Daily News reported.
Authorities later busted Mosely on suspicion of criminal mischief, aggravated cruelty to animals and disposal of dead animals.
The animal cruelty charge carries a two-year prison sentence. While arriving in court, police had to protect Mosley as he was confronted by angry activists outside, the Post report states.
“I think that’s better than no sentence at all, but it deserves the two-years-plus if he has a psychiatric history,” activist John Cortez, 56, told The Post.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office.
