Cold? The Post: According to the law, Zuma can be sentenced to 4 years and fined 50,000 politicians condemned in unison

The Daily Mail reported that the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) took away the cat he kicked and punched after investigating west ham defender Zuma's video of the abuse of the cat. West Ham has pledged to impose a £250,000 fine on the players for two weeks' salary and donate to animal charity. Under France's newly amended Animal Protection Law last year, he could face up to four years in prison and a fine of £50,000.

Adidas confirmed it would no longer continue to sponsor Zuma's sneakers, West Ham sponsor Vitality UK said it would suspend sponsorship and two other official sponsors, Experience Kissimme and Yield App, are considering whether to follow up.

An RSPCA spokesperson confirmed: "We are investigating the incident. These cats are currently safe in our care. We've been dealing with this problem until the video was disseminated online. We need to follow due process, not just the UK's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). ”

Zuma, who earns £123,000 a week, has been deducted from the club for two weeks. A statement released by the club said: "West Ham United club can confirm that our club supports the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in its investigation into the behaviour of Kurt Zuma in a video circulating online this week. Kurt and the club are fully cooperating with the investigation. The players have voluntarily followed the steps of the initial stages of the procedure, including sending the family's two cats to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for evaluation. Kurt was deeply remorseful and, like everyone in the club, he fully understood the public's attitude towards the incident and the need to take action. ”

"In addition to the RSPCA's investigation and further sanctions awaiting, West Ham United can confirm that Kurt Zuma has been fined as high as possible for his actions in this viral video. The players accepted immediately, while the fines would be donated to animal welfare charities. Our club wishes to reiterate here its condemnation of Kurt's actions and to express its unequivocal support for the continued handling of this matter in the utmost seriousness. However, we believe it is important now for the RSPCA to conduct its investigation in a fair and thorough manner, and we will not comment further at this time. ”

After the incident, the French defender may face up to four years in prison in his home country for kicking and hitting kittens. France's largest animal rights group, La Fondation 30 Millions d'Amis, has contacted prosecutors. A spokesman for the council said: "We condemn this heinous act, demand that the French national team no longer recruit the player and bring legal charges against his practices." ”

Under article 113-6 of the French Penal Code, French citizens can be prosecuted for offences committed abroad. In 2021, France introduced a new and stricter Animal Protection Law, which means that "animal cruelty" in what is now France can be punished with up to 4 years in prison and a fine of around £50,000. The aggravating factor in criminal proceedings involves violence committed in the presence of others, including animals belonging to the perpetrator.

Another person familiar with the matter said Zuma's video was infuriating and that he could be in very serious trouble as a result.

French politicians have also recently condemned Zuma in unison. Muril-Fosse, a spokesman for the French Animal Party, said: "Many people on social networks were outraged by the video. Many claimed that the player could no longer wear the shirt of the French team! Marianne Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Front, said: "It's shameful. I still think that people who can abuse animals can also abuse humans. Violence is never a minor issue. ”