'Sheriff' Steven Seagal denies shooting a puppy during his crimefighting reality show

  • Broke up cockfighting ring in Arizona
  • Dog owner demanding £60,000 and a written apology

By Louise Boyle


It sounds like a zany plot from one of his lower-end action movies but  Steven Seagal has been accused of killing a puppy.

Jesus Sanchez Llovera claimed his dog died during an early morning raid on his home by self-styled 'Sheriff' Seagal who was filming his reality show 'Steven Seagal: Lawman'.

Mr Llovera's home in Arizona was set upon by volunteer officer Seagal and a local police chief as they believed he was running an illegal cockfighting ring.

Fighting crime: Steven Seagal has been accused of killing a puppy during the making of his reality police show Steven Seagal: Lawman

Fighting crime: Steven Seagal has been accused of killing a puppy during the making of his reality police show Steven Seagal: Lawman

During the episode, Seagal and a heavily-armed unit drove a tank through the gates of the property before booting in the front door of the family home. 

Mr Llovera says his house suffered 'substantial damage'. He now wants £60,000 compensation plus a written apology from the veteran actor for his children 'for the death of their 11-month-old puppy, a beloved family pet'.

The Hispanic man also denied there was an illegal cockfighting ring at his home, accusing Seagal and his colleagues of killing 100 prize chickens that were being bred for 'show'.

 

Martial arts expert Seagal, 59, has responded by saying that talk of animal cruelty was 'beyond the pale'.

At the time of the alleged puppy shooting in March, Seagal added: 'Animal cruelty is one of my pet peeves.'

Mr Llovera's claims have also been disputed by Maricopa County Sherrif's Department who were part of the raid as they said the dog didn't die.

Officer David Trombi told ABC 15 said: 'That's a fabrication. That is just a bunch of c**p.'

Seagal has teamed up with Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpacio the controversial right-wing police chief who has dedicated much time to rounding up illegal immigrants in the state.

When not making movies, Seagal has become renowned for his more off-piste ventures.

He is an expert in the martial art of aikido and became the first foreigner to open a training gym for the technique in Japan.

His company, Seagal Enterprises, markets an energy drink known as Steven Seagal's Lightning Bolt which he endorses with the words: 'I have traveled the world creating this drink; there is none better that I know.'

He also has his own aftershave called Scent of Action.

Tough guy: Veteran movie star Steven Seagal has described animal cruelty as a 'peet peeve'

Tough guy: Veteran movie star Steven Seagal has described animal cruelty as a 'peet peeve'

Animal lover: Steven Seagal, pictured in the film Belly Of The Beast, has become a volunteer police officer

Animal lover: Steven Seagal, pictured in the film Belly Of The Beast, has become a volunteer police officer

The comments below have been moderated in advance.

Surely it is time this baby faced, overweight, pastiche of a 'super hero' retired into obscurity. His believability as a tough guy is so unconvincing as to be almost laughable. Whereas the names of many actors who have proven themselves to be on top of their profession will be remembered by future generations, Steve Seagull's will not be one of them.

19
46
Click to rate

Animal cruelty ? What about that dead animal on his head ?

12
39
Click to rate

So this mexican is upset they may have killed his puppy, but not upset that he is raising roosters for fighting? WOW that must be some type of new,over the border, mexican rationalization! Cockfighting, cool, beloved puppy not cool? That has hypocrisy and show me the money written all over it. They usually let their dogs, even puppies run loose, so I don't think they really care, as much as they love money. Just because it's legal down south in old Mexico, doesn't mean it is up here in the US. They need to remember exactly where they are living. Won't tolerate cruelty to animals...go back down south where apparently it is.

16
62
Click to rate

I thought he was dead.

30
13
Click to rate

Wow, Seagal and LeBrock on the same page.

6
25
Click to rate

I guess he thought he was being filmed why he acted in that way.

39
9
Click to rate

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

We are no longer accepting comments on this article.

Who is this week's top commenter? Find out now