A Bronx judge’s refusal to accept anything less than maximum sentencing for an aspiring rapper accused of ritually killing a cat on social media exposes how leftist courts are finally taking a stand against the depravity enabled by unchecked online platforms.
Story Snapshot
- Judge Linda Poust Lopez demands maximum sentence for David Mosley, accused of animal cruelty and using satanic imagery to promote his music online
- Mosley posted graphic videos and photos of the alleged killing, taunting authorities and threatening further violence on Halloween
- Community vigilance and animal rights activists mobilized to identify and report the perpetrator, forcing law enforcement action
- The case highlights how social media platforms enable and amplify criminal behavior while eroding basic decency and respect for life
- Activists now demand stricter animal cruelty laws and tighter screening for animal adoption, signaling potential legislative reforms
Judge Takes Stand Against Online Depravity
Bronx Judge Linda Poust Lopez has made clear she will not tolerate plea deals that undermine justice in the case of David Mosley, a 26-year-old aspiring rapper accused of killing a cat in a ritualistic act.
Judge Lopez publicly stated she will only approve a plea agreement if it includes the maximum sentence for animal cruelty, signaling that the court recognizes the severity of using violence for online notoriety.
This judicial resolve demonstrates that some corners of our legal system still understand the importance of protecting the vulnerable and holding perpetrators fully accountable.
Social Media Platforms Enable Criminal Behavior
Mosley allegedly killed the cat on October 16, 2025, and immediately posted graphic videos and photos online under his stage name “Church of Ububal.” Rather than facing swift consequences, he taunted authorities and threatened to commit another “live sacrifice” on Halloween.
This behavior exemplifies how social media platforms have become incubators for criminal acts, where individuals seek notoriety by committing increasingly depraved acts. The platforms’ failure to police such content until after the fact represents a catastrophic abdication of responsibility to protect users and society from normalized violence.
Community Vigilance Forces Government Action
When authorities and social media platforms failed to act swiftly, community members and animal rights activists stepped up. Local animal welfare organizations, including Little Wanderers NYC, mobilized to identify Mosley and pressured law enforcement to investigate.
By late October, outrage had spread online, forcing the Bronx District Attorney’s office to act. Mosley was arraigned on October 30, 2025, on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and criminal mischief. This case demonstrates that when government fails, patriotic citizens must fill the void to protect innocent life.
Calls for Systemic Reforms and Accountability
Animal rights activists are now demanding more than just maximum sentencing; they want systemic change. Activists are pushing for stricter animal cruelty laws, tighter screening processes for animal adoptions, and increased scrutiny of social media platforms’ role in enabling criminal behavior.
Activist Rachel Ejsmont stated, “We want the judge to take this seriously. We cannot wait for another crime like this to happen.” These demands reflect a broader concern that our institutions have become too permissive of behavior that degrades human and animal welfare alike.
Long-term legislative reforms may emerge from this case, signaling a potential turning point in how society addresses the intersection of online radicalization and violence.
Mosley was released without bail after a preliminary hearing was adjourned in mid-November 2025 due to his attorney’s absence. The case remains under intense public scrutiny, with no court date currently set.
As this case progresses, Americans should demand that judges, legislators, and social media companies finally recognize their responsibility to protect society from the depravity that unchecked platforms have enabled.
Sources:
Cops: Wannabe Rapper Ritually Sacrificed Cat to Promote Music
Bronx Man Accused of Killing Cat in Ritualistic Act Arrested After Community Tips, Advocates Say
NYC Wannabe Rapper Sacrifices Cat
