Jason case
| Jason Case | |
|---|---|
| Location | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Date | December 30, 2018 |
Attack type |
cruelty to animals |
| Victims | Jason, one cat |
| Accused | Matías Vera Oyarzún |
The Jason case refers to the killing of a cat named Jason that was filmed and streamed live by a YouTuber on December 30, 2018. The YouTuber, known as Peluchin Entertainment, was later found guilty of animal cruelty. The case generated great national and international repercussions.
The Crime
On December 30, 2018, the youtuber tortured and beat the cat to death. The viewers ended up revolting and started to denounce the aggressor.
prison and fine
Matías Vera Oyarzún was taken into custody and later charged with animal cruelty.
Reactions
The Jason case has generated great national and international attention. Leo Otaco made an outrage video on YouTube to draw attention to Jason, and the justification of the case led to the proposal of stricter laws against animal abuse.
Consequences
The YouTuber was sentenced to a $1 million fine for the incident, and YouTube removed his channel as a result.