AFJF Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-co-cody-sentence-20160324-story.html altimore County judge sentenced former Ravens player Terrence Cody on Thursday to nine months in jail in an animal cruelty case that drew interest across the country. Cody, 27, was convicted in November of multiple misdemeanors in connection with the death of his dog, Taz, last year, as well as two misdemeanor drug charges. Prosecutors said Taz starved to death. Cody faced the possibility of more than two years of incarceration. More than 5,000 people signed an online petition urging Judge Judith C. Ensor to impose the maximum sentence. Ensor said that she did not discount the petition but that she had to make an independent decision based on the case. "My responsibility is to listen and to make the best decision I can," she said at the sentencing hearing. Defense attorney Joe Murtha acknowledged that Cody neglected Taz but said that Cody loved the animal and didn't intend for it to die. He said that Cody was emotionally incapable of caring for the dog and that he suffers from depression. "His level of depression is so significant that he's become just isolated," said Murtha, who added that his communication with his client has been limited because of Cody's depression. Prosecutor Adam Lippe discounted the idea that Cody was depressed. He argued for the maximum amount of jail time — 905 days. "I'm sure every defendant awaiting sentencing is depressed," Lippe said. Lippe said during the trial that the dog starved to death at Cody's former home in Reisterstown over a period of at least a month. Cody testified at the trial that he believed Taz was suffering from worms. Cody spent $8,000 to buy and import Taz, a Canary mastiff, from Spain. He took the animal to a Reisterstown animal hospital a few hours before it died. The dog, which once weighed at least 100 pounds, was down to less than 50 pounds at that point. Cody — whose nickname at the University of Alabama was Mount Cody — was drafted by the Ravens as a defensive lineman in 2010. The team released him when he was indicted last year. After the trial last year, Cody was acquitted of two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty. Ensor, who presided over the bench trial, said Thursday she was convinced that Cody did not torture Taz intentionally. "I remain firm" in that belief, she said. The judge also sentenced Cody to probation before judgment for illegally possessing an alligator and for possessing drug paraphernalia. Police found a gas-mask bong and a 6-foot-long green glass bong in the home. She imposed suspended sentences for several counts, including a marijuana charge. She also sentenced Cody to 18 months of supervised probation and said he must undergo mental health treatment. During the probation period, he is not allowed to own or possess an animal. Cody will serve the sentence at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson. Cody's girlfriend, Kourtney J. Kelley, 28, was also convicted in the animal cruelty case. She was sentenced last month to 60 days and has since been paroled. She was found guilty of five counts in connection with neglecting Taz. Cody, wearing a black hoodie and jeans, briefly addressed the court, saying he accepted responsibility. He also said he believed Kelley should not have been punished in the case. Kelley attended the hearing and cried at times during the proceedings. Cody and Kelley have been living in Georgia, Murtha said. They have two children together. "It's been a devastating experience for him and for his family," Murtha said outside the courthouse. Lippe said he was satisfied with the sentence. He said Cody had other dogs that were "fat and happy," but for some reason he treated Taz differently. "I can't explain to you why he decided to kill this animal," Lippe said. "It makes no sense at all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 That fat F*** and as usual chicken sh*t judge. I hope he enjoys his minimal time in jail, a$$hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 This dude got 9 months for killing a dog and the Stanford kid got 6 months for raping an unconscious teenager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Just now, JiF said: This dude got 9 months for killing a dog and the Stanford kid got 6 months for raping an unconscious teenager. Our country is a ******* cesspool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Good that he was punished in jail time- at least instead of just a fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 mount sh*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 33 minutes ago, JiF said: This dude got 9 months for killing a dog and the Stanford kid got 6 months for raping an unconscious teenager. perspective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 At first, I was outraged and thought the just punishment was to allow another starving dog to gnaw at his moobs. Upon further reflection, I have some sympathy for Cody in addition to the dog. I myself have been through the worse end of some moderate bouts of depression where my cat went unfed for most of a day because I couldn't bring myself to drive to the vet clinic for her special hypoallergenic food. If Cody was in a severe depression, I could see how it happened unintentionally, even if most people can't. My uncle has been in a severe depression for months at a time where he was barely able to get out of bed. Many people don't understand it because they haven't been there. The pixar movie "Inside Out" is the best explanation of the process inside one's head of the early stages depression I have ever seen or heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 1 minute ago, RoadFan said: At first, I was outraged and thought the just punishment was to allow another starving dog to gnaw at his moobs. Upon further reflection, I have some sympathy for Cody in addition to the dog. I myself have been through the worse end of some moderate bouts of depression where my cat went unfed for most of a day because I couldn't bring myself to drive to the vet clinic for her special hypoallergenic food. If Cody was in a severe depression, I could see how it happened unintentionally, even if most people can't. My uncle has been in a severe depression for months at a time where he was barely able to get out of bed. Many people don't understand it because they haven't been there. The pixar movie "Inside Out" is the best explanation of the process inside one's head of the early stages depression I have ever seen or heard. sorry to hear that, but if this is true, he just had it in for this dog and deserves what he gets Lippe said he was satisfied with the sentence. He said Cody had other dogs that were "fat and happy," but for some reason he treated Taz differently. "I can't explain to you why he decided to kill this animal," Lippe said. "It makes no sense at all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, Larz said: sorry to hear that, but if this is true, he just had it in for this dog and deserves what he gets Lippe said he was satisfied with the sentence. He said Cody had other dogs that were "fat and happy," but for some reason he treated Taz differently. "I can't explain to you why he decided to kill this animal," Lippe said. "It makes no sense at all." If he specifically targeted a dog not to feed, then I wholeheartedly agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Humans are amazing.. Even a wild animal wouldn't torture another animal in this manner. What are we doing? We have to stop this before we have no country left..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 39 minutes ago, Charlie Brown said: Humans are amazing.. Even a wild animal wouldn't torture another animal in this manner. What are we doing? We have to stop this before we have no country left..... That all depends on what you consider to be wild animals .. Base on what we're witnessing in the world today, who would you consider to be the wild animals ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Cody should try going without food for a week. Scum bag!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 55 minutes ago, Charlie Brown said: Humans are amazing.. Even a wild animal wouldn't torture another animal in this manner. What are we doing? We have to stop this before we have no country left..... Truth be told, this is light weight in comparison to how the country started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 1 hour ago, JiF said: This dude got 9 months for killing a dog and the Stanford kid got 6 months for raping an unconscious teenager. I can imagine what all those non-violent weed smokers that are behind bars for years think of this. Thats just crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Charlie Brown said: Humans are amazing.. Even a wild animal wouldn't torture another animal in this manner. What are we doing? We have to stop this before we have no country left..... Ever see a cat play with a mouse before he kills and eats it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 37 minutes ago, Savage69 said: Ever see a cat play with a mouse before he kills and eats it?? lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesumtenor Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Villain The Foe said: Truth be told, this is light weight in comparison to how the country started. It's light weight in comparison to what happens in the dog racing industry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 This thread should end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 24 minutes ago, Awesumtenor said: It's light weight in comparison to what happens in the dog racing industry... I'd agree. But we tax that so its okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Despicable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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