Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs turned himself in to the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Thursday on misdemeanor animal cruelty fees.
Buggs was later launched on $600 bond for 2 counts of cruelty to canines within the second diploma.
The Tuscaloosa Police Division discovered two canines that had been “significantly malnourished” and “emaciated” March 28 on the again porch of a home that Buggs had rented, in keeping with court docket paperwork. The court docket filings reported {that a} neighbor stated a pitbull and a Rotweiler combine had been left there for a minimum of 10 days and had no entry to meals or water.
The pitbull was finally euthanized. Witnesses stated Buggs had moved out of the home on or about March 19.
A Chiefs spokesman stated the group was conscious of the scenario, however declined to remark.
Buggs’ agent, Trey Robinson, issued a press release this week saying that the participant “vehemently denies” the allegations and that the canines did not belong to him.
“Not at all does Mr. Buggs condone the mistreatment of any animal,” Robinson stated, declining to reply additional questions.
Robinson stated Buggs did not know they had been nonetheless on the property and is the goal of a “subversive marketing campaign” to close down a hookah lounge he owns.
The 27-year-old Buggs is a former Alabama participant who spent three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and two with the Detroit Lions. He joined the Tremendous Bowl champion Chiefs in January as a observe squad participant and acquired a futures contract in February.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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