Oregon Cat

I've raised cats for over 60 yrs......with my babies in the house and had a day care in my home. NEVER did I have a cat act that way. !) the cat scratched the baby.....what did the baby do to the cat? 2) The man admits he kicked the cat.......I believe he's abused the cat far worse. My personal opinion. The cat reacted as is their nature when a cat is frightened or believes it's in danger.