Additional Coverage:
- Former Chiefs lineman Isaiah Buggs sentenced to hard labor in Alabama on animal cruelty charges (newsbreak.com)
Isaiah Buggs, a former NFL defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been found guilty of two misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. The sentencing occurred on July 19 by Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne Jannik, who imposed a year of hard labor with 60 days to be served and the remainder suspended for two years based on Buggs’ future conduct.
Additionally, the 27-year-old athlete has been prohibited from possessing firearms or owning pets. This court ruling comes shortly after the Chiefs terminated his contract on June 24 following Buggs’ recent legal troubles, including an arrest related to domestic violence and burglary charges in Alabama, resulting in his release on a $5,000 bond.
Buggs, a notable run-stuffing tackle and an alumnus of the University of Alabama, previously played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and two seasons with the Detroit Lions. During his NFL career, he started 23 games, appeared in 56, and recorded 89 tackles and two sacks. Prior to his release, he had agreed to a contract with the Chiefs valued at $1,292,500 for the approaching season.