PDA

View Full Version : AZ-Steven Segal facing lawsuit over raid for TV show that killed roosters and a puppy.




Anti Federalist
08-31-2011, 06:40 PM
Wow, how many regimes in the past are kicking themselves for not going the "Reality TV" route?


Legal Threats Over Deadly Cockfight Raid

http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/30/steven-seagal-lawsuit-tank-house-lawman-arizona-maricopa-county-raid-roosters-cockfight-lawsuit-illegal-puppy-dead-shot-killed-notice-of-claim-sheriff-joe-arpaio/#.Tl7RUVuqbbw

The blood of a dead puppy is on Steven Seagal's hands ... this according to an Arizona man who claims the actor participated in a deadly police raid on his home back in March that was taped for a reality show.

Seagal, along with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, has been served with an official notice of claim from Jesus Sanchez Llovera -- who contends Seagal and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department performed an "unfounded" raid on his home because they believed Jesus was operating an illegal cockfighting farm. Jesus denies the allegation -- insisting he only raises the roosters "for show."

Jesus claims Seagal arrived to his home on March 9 with a TANK -- and rammed into a gate on his property. Seagal was backed up by an MCSO Tactical Operations Unit -- armed in full riot gear -- which stormed the house. The entire incident was captured by a camera crew taping for Seagal's reality show, "Steven Seagal Lawman."

Jesus claims his 11-month old puppy was shot and killed during the raid -- and his home sustained "substantial damage." He also claims the cops killed more than 100 roosters that belonged to him.

The notice of claim is the first step towards a lawsuit -- and Jesus' lawyer tells us his client is demanding $100,000 for the damage and he wants Seagal to issue a "formal written apology" to his children "for the death of their 11-month old puppy, a beloved family pet."

We called both Seagal and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department for comment -- so far, no response.

pcosmar
08-31-2011, 06:45 PM
Good for him. Not that I have a lot of faith in the legal system, but it is worth it just standing up.

heavenlyboy34
08-31-2011, 06:48 PM
Not surprising considering Joe's "colorful" past. I'm pretty sure another incident like this occurred during Segal and Joe's joint work together. I haven't followed the news on that very well. From what I understand though, it's an absurd spectacle, though.

MikeStanart
08-31-2011, 06:50 PM
Mundane! You're involved with cock-fighting! It's evil, and we must exterminate your dog and all involved roosters! It's the morally right thing to do!