Rabbit thrown across gymnasium floor, legs broken Highlands Ranch, CO (US) Incident Date: Thursday, Feb 28, 2002 County: Douglas Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Alleged: Bryan Lupton

Case ID: 8624 Classification: Throwing Animal: rabbit (pet) View more cases in CO (US) Login to Watch this Case

A�student at Highlands Ranch High School threw a rabbit across the gymnasium at a pep rally, breaking its legs and paralyzing it. The rabbit was later destroyed.

Bryan Lupton, the senior who threw the rabbit, was suspended for the rest of the year, banned from attending graduation and kicked off the baseball team. He also was charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals.

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Rocky Mountain News - May 12, 2006

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