Dog Sex Conviction Sparks Legal Battle | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

A man convicted in Vermont for having sex with a dog is fighting to avoid being forced to register as a sex offender in New York — arguing the state’s law only applies to human victims, making the charge legally nonsensical. His lawyer claims even if the wrong statute was cited, New York’s definition of “sexual conduct” excludes animals. The case, now before the state Supreme Court, stems from disturbing videos and evidence seized from his home, including sex toys and a dog in poor condition — turning a bizarre criminal case into a high-stakes legal battle over how laws should apply. Listen…