Prosecutors filed one first-degree misdemeanor charge of animal abuse Friday, May 9, in the case of Christina Abrams of Cocoa. Abrams was arrested on March 12 by Cocoa police on a charge of felony animal abuse.

Assistant State Attorney Wayne Holmes said a detailed investigation involving all facets of the crime resulted in the filing decision. Following state law, prosecutors cannot discuss evidentiary issues prior to the trial.

A copy of the information filed in the case may be viewed on-line at the Clerk of Courts Website, the new case number is 08-20434MMA.