DL Isaiah Buggs convicted of animal cruelty charges, is appealing

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Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs is appealing his conviction on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges, AL.com reported Friday.

Buggs, a former Alabama standout who was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on June 24, was convicted July 19. Judge Joanne Jannik of the Tuscaloosa County District Court sentenced him to 365 days of hard labor and ordered him to serve 60 days.

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