Sign: Man Casually Throws Pup Over Stair Railing, Breaking Her Leg In The Fall

Published: July 11, 2024 at 05:48 PM Author: PENNY EIMS

Los Angeles, CA – A California man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after a video showing him casually picking up a puppy and throwing her over the railing of stairs at a Koreatown apartment complex went viral on social media. People outraged by what they saw on the video began calling the police, demanding that the man responsible be arrested.

In the heartbreaking footage, the puppy can be heard screaming in pain and terror; she suffered a severely broken leg after plummeting down the stairs.

The man charged for the cruel incident is 27-year-old Joeboury Coleman.

Coleman’s neighbors tell Fox 11 News cruel instances like this happen on a regular basis and say they have been calling (the authorities) for “months and months.”

Joeboury Coleman casually inflicted pain on this puppy, and his neighbors say that he has done it many times before; he clearly is no stranger to violence, displaying a disturbing pattern of cruelty and a blatant disregard for the well-being of innocent animals. Please add your name to the petition to hold this man accountable for his despicable actions! We need your support to ensure that this case is not dismissed. 

 

TARGET: George Gascón, District Attorney of Los Angeles County

WHY THIS PETITION MATTERS:

We the undersigned demand that Joeboury Coleman face the maximum sentence for felony animal cruelty. Additionally, we demand that he be prohibited from owning or residing with animals in the future. This man must be held accountable for his cruel behavior. 

Individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Animal Victory relies upon the authorities and the court system to determine guilt or innocence.

Note: This puppy has been taken to an area animal shelter for care. She is reportedly being treated for her broken leg (which may need to be surgically repaired) and malnutrition. The police also removed a cat from the residence who has also presumably been taken to an animal shelter.

News:

Fox 11

Daily Caller

KTTV

Update 6/7/2025: Joebury Coleman, Case #24CJCF04308- 01, also has a pre-trial conference hearing on 06/23/2025 at 8:30 AM. Clara Shortridge Folz Center, Dept. 115.

Update 5/08/2025: New pre-trial conference hearing on June 2, 2025, at 8:30 AM. Clara Shortridge Folz Center, Dept. 115. Shayla Starr Alcala, Case #24CJCF04308-02, has a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 8:30 AM in the Department. 38.

Update 5/5/2025: Animal Victory sent a petition to the DA and the judge with updated signatures.

Update 3/27/2025: Mr. Coleman was remanded into custody on March 26, 2025, due to violating the conditions of his ankle monitoring. He remains in custody on $150,000 bail. There was a pre-trial conference hearing today that has now been rescheduled to 05/05/2025 at 8:30 at the Clara Shortridge Folz Justice Center, Department 115. Bail was set at $75,000. Coleman’s co-defendant, Shayla Starr Alcala, Case #24CJCF04308- 02, did not show up for her preliminary hearing on 07/25/2024. There is a warrant out for her arrest.

Update 3/17/2025: Animal Victory has been reassured by Michael Belcher, Deputy District Attorney, that he is working his hardest to hold Mr. Coleman accountable. The next court is March 25.

Update 3/16/2025: Animal Victory sent a petition to the DA with updated signatures.

Update 1/8/2025: Animal Victory sent a petition to the DA with updated signatures.

Update 11/22/2024: Animal Victory has learned that the Pre-Trial Hearing Conference is scheduled for 01/09/2025 at Clara Shortridge Folz Center, Dept. 115 at 8:30 AM.

Update 11/17/2024: Animal Victory sent a petition to the DA.

Update 10/29/2024: Animal Victory sent a petition to the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. 

Update 10/29/2024: Animal Victory sent a petition to the DA. 

Update 10/10/2024: There is a preliminary hearing at Foltz Criminal Justice Center at 8:30 AM on 10/30/2024.

Update 9/26/2024: Animal Victory has learned that Joeboury Coleman was charged with four felonies of cruelty to animals, Case# 24CJCF04308.

MAN CASUALLY THROWS PUP OVER STAIR RAILING, BREAKING HER LEG IN THE FALL

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20,251 Linda K. People like this should not have any animals, not even goldfish! 0 Jul 01, 2025
20,250 Lou A. This monster does not appreciate or value the life of Gods Creatures. The monster will definitely do this again to an animal or Human. Disgusting. We have to be the voice for this poor pup and others 0 Jun 29, 2025
20,249 Kim A. My God please punish this monster. This is one of the most cruel acts I have have seen. Disgusting and let him not be punished , you will be putting animals and children in a bad situation in the future. He has no concern for life for Gods Creatures 0 Jun 29, 2025
20,248 angie d. 0 Jun 26, 2025
20,247 dawn R. throw away the key on this scum 0 Jun 26, 2025
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20,245 judith smith s. 0 Jun 25, 2025
20,244 Andrea K. Punish to the maximum. This poor dog suffered terribly. This monster intended to make her suffer. Society rejects such evil. Voice against animals is closely tied to violence against people. 0 Jun 25, 2025
20,243 Jody R. Punish this man to the fullest extent!! And please remove ALL ANIMALS in his presence! He is a danger to them! 0 Jun 24, 2025
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20,235 Marilyn A. Evil man against a helpless animal! Throw this man down a flight of steps ! 0 Jun 18, 2025
20,234 Andrea E. Joeboury Coleman should go to jail without parol. What a sick individual. 0 Jun 18, 2025
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