A man accused of performing a sex act on a dog has been charged under a new state law that criminalizes bestiality. Previously, animal cruelty laws applied, but Cleveland Animal Protection League president Sharon Harvey said those cases were difficult to prosecute because they required proof the animal suffered. Court records didn't list an attorney for him, and he doesn't have a publicly listed telephone number. Turner told Cleveland Animal Protection League investigators he was caring for a woman's dog in May when he abused it, according to court records. He pleaded guilty to several counts including rape and kidnapping with sexual motivation, according to court records.

Source: Fox News September 22, 2017 23:15 UTC