May 6th - Kisha Curtis Faces Judge

Friday, May 6th, Kisha Curtis faced Superior Court Judge William Cassini at the Essex County Courthouse regarding the charges filed in March of two fourth-degree offenses for “tormenting and torturing” an animal that carry an 18-month maximum jail sentence, and two disorderly persons offenses that each carry a sentence up to six months. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office hasn’t presented the case to a grand jury for a possible indictment but is expected to do so once additional witnesses are interviewed. In addition to wearing a McDonald's happy meal t-shirt stating keepin' it real like a happy meal, Ms Curtis stood before the judge and plead not guilty. I know what you are thinking, I was in shock as well and still am. I recommend watching some of the live stream footage from the rally outside of the courthouse as well as some priceless photos of Kisha with her tatooed face. The criminal case has given rise to a custody battle over Patrick involving the Associated Humane Societies, the city of Newark, and Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, where Patrick is being treated. AHS filed a motion this week claiming it has legal rights to Patrick. Judge Cassini on Friday gave the other parties 10 days to file a response, and a hearing is scheduled for June 2.