The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said 50 to 60 protesters illegally entered the Ridglan Farms facility, leading to 27 arrests. The last five people arrested in connection to the break-in and removal of dogs from Ridglan Farms were released from the Dane County Jail on Tuesday. The people released were greeted by fellow animal activists and together marched to the Dane County Courthouse, calling on the district attorney to take action against Ridglan Farms, the medical research beagle breeder.
WMTV NEWS: The last five people arrested in connection to the break-in and removal of dogs from Ridglan Farms were released from the Dane County Jail on Tuesday… Baywatch actress Alexandra Paul was one of the five released Tuesday. Paul said she traveled from Oregon to take part…
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said 50 to 60 protesters illegally entered the private property at the facility, leading to 27 arrests. Activists took more than a dozen dogs from the Blue Mounds facility on Sunday… The suspects are expected to appear in court, but an initial appearance date has not been set.
On Tuesday, the people released were greeted by fellow animal activists before exiting the public safety building. Animal activists then marched next door to the Dane County Courthouse, calling on the district attorney to take action against Ridglan Farms, the medical research beagle breeder.
“I have just been released from jail,” said Dean Wyrzykowski. “I am still wearing the clothes that I was arrested in at Ridglan Farms.” Aditya Aswani, who was among those released, said the group felt compelled to go beyond a conventional protest.
“Doing normal protest is a great first step,” Aswani said. “But at some point, I think we need to use nonviolent direct action and show people that this is important.” WMTV asked Aswani what he would tell people who say activists stole the animals from the facility.
“I feel like theft only applies to objects. I think it’s really unfortunate that some people consider these living beings like no different than, I don’t know, that like metal sign over there,” Aswani said. Aswani said he would do this all over again to protect the dogs.
“It’s unfortunate, but throughout human history, whether it’s with the Civil Rights Movement, the women’s suffrage movement, the Indian independence movement, the people in power want to keep things the way they are,” he said. “They won’t change unless we show them that we’re serious”. SOURCE
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