"Nikolas Hart allegedly stomped on the rabbit, Momo, then stuffed him in a trash bag and threw him from the couple's second-story apartment on Feb. 11, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County district attorney's office."
"The rabbit died from blunt force trauma to his chest, abdomen and face, prosecutors said. Hart also assaulted his girlfriend on previous occasions, according to the district attorney's office."
"A judge set bail at $150,000 and issued a protective order prohibiting Hart from having any animals in his care."
Nikolas Hart, 25, has been charged with animal cruelty and domestic violence after allegedly killing his girlfriend's rabbit, Momo, during a violent outburst. Hart reportedly stomped on the rabbit and disposed of it in a trash bag. The rabbit died from blunt force trauma. Hart has a history of assaulting his girlfriend and has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. Bail was set at $150,000, and a protective order was issued against him. He could face up to eight years in prison if convicted.
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