James Paul Jolivette Jr.

Not stated, CA

Conviction: Felony animal cruelty; hanged his estranged wife's French bulldog from a stairway banister during a domestic-violence incident; the dog survived. Additional plea counts included attempted torture, weapon use, residential burglary, domestic violence, and threats.
Conviction or sentencing date: 2024-08 (announced 2024-08-23; exact plea day not stated)
Sentence: Final sentence not located in accessible verified sources. Pre-sentencing reporting stated exposure up to 10 years; do not treat that maximum as an imposed sentence.
Case number: Not stated
Last source verification: 2026-09-30