Bani J. Mezquititla

Asbury Park, NJ

Conviction: Two third-degree animal-cruelty convictions: torture/abuse resulting in a cat's death and sexual use of an animal.
Conviction or sentencing date: Pleaded guilty April 2024; sentenced 2024-06-13
Sentence: Five years in New Jersey state prison; restitution for necropsy; permanent ban on owning, living with, or having custody of animals.
Case number: Not stated
Last source verification: 2026-09-30