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Tanks for the Memories: Steven Seagal Rolls Heavy Armour into Living Room, Kills Puppy

Sep. 1, 2011 6:05pm Becket Adams

Steven Seagal Rolls Tank Into Living Room, Kills Puppy

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, right, talks with actor Steven Seagal, who was visiting the sheriff, after holding a news conference announcing his latest crime suppression illegal immigration operation sweep at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Training Academy Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Arizona Republic, Jack Kurtz)

What’s more awesome than driving a tank? Driving a tank into someone’s living room.

That must have been what what 80′s action hero Steven Seagal was thinking when he decided to accompany Sheriff Joe Arpaio on a raid of an Arizona man accused of running of cock-fighting ring.

The target, Jesus Llovera’s, was suspected of illicit gambling and animal cruelty. Somewhere in the mix, Arizona law enforcement thought that an appropriate response would involve several armored cars, a tank, and dozens of sheriff’s deputies in full riot gear.

Almost like sandblasting a cracker, isn’t it?

Robert Campus, Llovera’s attorney, believes the entire raid was staged to help actor Steven Seagal’s TV show, “Lawman.” Seagal was riding in the tank. The Sheriff’s Department has entered into a contract with Seagal and part of that contract gives Seagal carte blanche to go along with the sheriff as he arrests people.

However, according to a recent Forbes article, “Seagal told a local radio station that animal cruelty was one of his pet peeves, and since the bust was an animal cruelty bust, Seagal decided to go along for the ride.”

Oddly enough, no one told him that rolling a tank into a living room filled with animals might pose as a threat to, well, the animals. The raid ended up killing “hundreds” of roosters (looks like Llovera was running a cock-fighting ring after all) and the family’s puppy in the process.

The fallout of this whole bizarre episode? Segal is being sued for more than $100,000 by Llovera, who is also demanding a written apology from Seagal to his children for killing their puppy.

Folks, we are not making this up.

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HD Veteran
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 6:17pm
Gambling and puppies. Wow, the danger must have been overwhelming.

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dontbotherme
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 5:43pm
What a bunch of idiots.

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Snafu777
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 4:42pm
Um… Wahh? If he’d killed a kid that’d be news. It was a dog. Dogs are put down by everyone from animal control to PETA. This is sad, but it’s not really news. This is just life as a criminal, and it’s a sad fact that the family and loved ones of criminals suffer. Perhaps the family in question could have saved the dog by turning over their criminal member over to the law in advance. Sorry, I have little sympathy for those who knowingly contribute to crime either by action or inaction. Go with God, Fido!

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- loriann12
  Posted on September 3, 2011 at 9:53am
  Did you ever stop to think that Seagal (I used to love him as an actor, but he’s far left) did this on purpose to make the Sheriff look bad? He can easily afford $100,000.
  
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zoro51
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 2:35pm
hes SO BUTCH he doesnt get it arrogance n STUPIUDIUTY all for RATINGS for a FAILED TV SHOW HOW DAFT NO LIGIC hope his ass gets thrown the book in court.. HES NOT A OOP BUT A WANNA BEA

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- gijody20
  Posted on September 2, 2011 at 11:58pm
  It would probably be good if you slowed down the drinking and got off the meth…oh yeah, high school might have done wonders for your grammar…o and look, appears the comments even have spell check… that is what the little red lines are for…to tell you that you spelled something wrong…bet I know who YOU voted for…
  
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- lilcasper
  Posted on September 3, 2011 at 2:17am
  Dang Dude, you need to get “Hooked on Phonics”. Your writing ability is criminal. My head is still spinning from reading your comments. God help us all if you are a college student.
  
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mgillaspie
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 2:18pm
This was a long time ago. Why are you posting this now?

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TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 1:52pm
Where did this happen? Oh http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110725/

ok that was the last one lol

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TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 1:50pm
This is the movie the puppy was watching that morning http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431114/

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TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 1:49pm
Guess that tank was “Driven To Kill” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1227177/

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ejbonk
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 12:20pm
GIVE ME A BREAK! When,you use extreme force in this manner,anything can and does happen. This just the price of doing business. Get over it. God,I’m so fed up with all the political correctiveness Bull Shite in the World,and The US of A and Hollywood. GET OVER YOURSELVES AND LEAVE THE ReST OF US THE HELL ALONE!

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zenjak
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 12:15pm
Appalling?
Yes.
Surprised that Seagal would be involved?
No.

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SenorStrange
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 12:01pm
Funny how the words used change depending on the authors perspective. If they support it it’s an “attack dog” killed if opposed it’s “a puppy” support it’s a “deranged man” oppose, it’s an “unarmed teenager” oppose…it’s a “man accused of **** fighting” oppose…it’s a “drug cartel member harboring other drug cartel killers” The media are nothing more than propagandist trying to push you in one direction o another.

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octopnw
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 11:58am
Wow! Does everything now days need to be a reality show!?! This fat bast@*d Seagal went from chubby judo man to driving tanks into living rooms? Too bad they didn’t pay a visit to Michael Vick’s house.

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kedward
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 11:10am
Too much force was used by authorities for the crime of making chickens fight. Hollywood should stay in the granola state.

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David286 - FL
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:55am
http://www.mcso.org/MultiMedia/PressRelease/Sheriff Arpaio and Steven Seagal Lawsuit.pdf

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ChiefGeorge
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:47am
Well in Hollywood cars, trucks, trains, elephants crash through buildings, store fronts and nobody gets hurt. I guess he just thought they’d be OK. This aint no set dummy.

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Gonzo
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:59am
What the hell were you thinking Joe? You put a Hollywood idiot behind the wheel of that thing? What the hell were you thinking?

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christos
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:56am
…….Joe Arpaio seems to have a Heart of Gold they have done everything but throw the kitchen sink at this guy to demonize him when all he is doing is upholding laws he seems measured and compassionate and trustworthy,something some share nothing in common with ,that is why they hate him +GOD+ Bless Joe Arpaio.

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- zorro
  Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:12am
  Not “tank”…armored vehicle. Whatever. It was too dang much.
  
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- zorro
  Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:16am
  Not a “tank”…an armored vehicle. But whatever. It was too much. Poor judgement….
  
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- IntegrityFirst08
  Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:54am
  I think it was the right response to a **** fighting ring. Protect the officers from those chickens. They can be deadly. haha
  
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markjz
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:47am
*rolls eyes* that is not a tank! -_- it’s an APC

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Grace1798
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:45am
He was being facetious. I do NOT believe the man would harm his own pet. It was an accident, but you can depend on the crazies in our society to twist it into something dark and wicked (as usual).

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MARCH4HIM
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:40am
This cant be real… Steve Seagal ,”in a tank” ….roll the tape of “him “getting in…. and out…..
NO STAND INS…..

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Nepenthe
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:18am
Also, there is not one police unit the United States of America that has a need for an armored vehicle. Not one. The militarization of our police is just another failure of our idiotic war on terrorism and war on drugs.

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Meyvn
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 8:15am
Pure madness. Can we please leave Hollywood out of it. Let’s be professional about it. It makes all those involved look like morons and it reflects negatively on our entire country as well.

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- Nepenthe
  Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:16am
  Sheriff Arpaio doesn’t need Seagal’s help in looking like an unprofessional moron.
  
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apollo18
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 8:12am
Underway after a port call in Brisbane, Queensland Australia, we set sail for New Caledonia. A few days out, we were informed the plans had changed and we were heading back to Subic Bay. We were to find out later the reason for said change. One of our helo’s had made a flight for prearrival “recon”and happened to fly over some farmer’s farm. I had no idea that chickens are “TERRIFIED” of helicopters. The birds switched into “lemming” mode and ran until they hit the said farmer’s fence. Casualty count: about 2500 chickens. No survivors. The impromptu grieving process led to notification of the mayor, who contacted the State Dept, who dialed the Sec of Defense. Needless to say, to avoid a war with New Caledonia, we were diverted to the Phillippines where a good time was had by all. This actually happened.

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alaskajohn
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 8:08am
Damn puppy was always running out in front of things.

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bluntforce
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 7:56am
How much will you wager that Mr. Liovera is an illegal alien?

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- macpappy
  Posted on September 2, 2011 at 8:08am
  Shoulda sent Chuck Norris. The roosters were mexican *****, and the puppy was the lookout.
  
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