Former Alabama standout and Ravens nose tackle Terrence Cody has been sentenced to nine months behind bars for charges of animal cruelty, reports the Baltimore Sun.
Last year, Cody was indicted on 15 charges of animal neglect and abuse, including, according to CBS Baltimore: two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty, 10 misdemeanor counts of animal abuse and neglect, 1 count of possession of an alligator, 1 count of possession of marijuana, and 1 count of possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia.
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Cody was acquitted on multiple animal abuse charges but convicted on multiple animal neglect charges.
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According to court documents, Cody "intentionally tortured" the animal including failing to provide his dog Taz with proper space, food, drink, and veterinary care. Documents also state Cody inflicted suffering and pain on Taz -- ultimately, intentionally "cruelly killing" the dog.Cody’s girlfriend, Kourtney J. Kelley, 28, was sentenced last month to 60 days on a 5-count conviction of neglecting Taz, The Sun reports.
The Ravens terminated Cody's contract in February 2015, and the 2010 second-round pick hasn't played in an NFL game since Dec. 7, 2014.
