Terrence Cody Arraignment On Animal Cruelty Charges Scheduled

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Former Raven Terrence Cody is scheduled to appear in court in an animal cruelty case.

According to Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson, Cody's arraignment date is scheduled for March 23.

Former Ravens nose tackle Terrence Cody assigned March 23 arraignment date, wife indicted on same animal cruelty, drug charges

— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) February 19, 2015

Cody's is facing a 15-count indictment including,  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.

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.

Investigators say last month, Cody took the dogs to the vet, who raised red flags about possible abuse after the animal died.

Cody's wife was also indicted for the same animal cruelty charges and on drug charges.