The kitten has never been found.
Both women own other cats.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2043961/
"She now must wait to find out if she will receive a custodial sentence after the judge adjourned sentencing until October 28.
It does not look good. The case went to Crown Court, as magistrates decided earlier this year it was not suitable for summary trial because their sentencing powers are limited to six months.
Burglary carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in jail, but sentencing guidelines state the starting point in Mrs Hemming’s case will be nine months’ custody. That could be reduced to a conditional discharge or a community sentence. "
"After this ignominious court case, you might expect him to feel a little humbled. But it seems he is not yet reduced in domestic circumstance.
Despite Mrs Hemming’s robust declarations last year, her husband still returns to the marital home at weekends. "
So the cost to the taxpayer (how much does it cost per night in prison?) is going to mount up.
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