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A 25-year-old San Antonio man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in a state jail after pleading guilty to several animal cruelty and bestiality charges.

According to San Antonio's Animal Care Services, Jean Marie Bugoma broke into a local horse stable and tripped three horses by roping their front and hind legs, causing them to fall in order for him to commit bestiality.

DNA taken from the horses was later matched to DNA samples taken from Bugoma, ACS said. A veterinarian determined the horses were sexually and physically assaulted. 

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Bugoma's charges included burglary of a building with the intent to commit another felony and entering a building on two occasions with the intent to commit bestiality, a felony offense. He was also charged with animal cruelty for injuring the horses.

All of Bugoma's charges were state jail felonies punishable by 180 days to two years in jail and a possible fine of up to $10,000. 

Shepard Price has a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Texas. They have been in journalism for more than four years.