Dozens of animal rights activists gathered in Dane County on Monday, Oct. 19, as 47 people face felony charges stemming from the March 15 break-in when activists broke into the property of Ridglan Farms, an animal testing facility, in an attempt to free them from what they say were abusive conditions. The felony charge the defendants face carry a maximum punishment of 12-and-a-half years in prison.
CBS58 NEWS MILWAUKEE: Dozens of animal rights activists gathered in Dane County on Monday, Oct. 19, as 47 people face felony charges stemming from the March 15 break in at Ridglan Farms. The animal testing facility has since closed, and its beagles were purchased by an out-of-state rescue. The defendants remain in high spirits despite the charges they face. Heroes not felons that was the message supporters had for 47 defendants who face felony charges related to a break in at Ridglan Farms…
Animal activists flooded the steps of the Dane County Courthouse as the defendants prepared for their initial court hearing each of them facing a felony. The charges stem from March 15, when activists broke into the property of Ridglan Farms, an animal testing facility, in an attempt to free them from what they say were abusive conditions…The felony charge the defendants face carry a maximum punishment of 12-and-a-half years in prison…
“It’s terrifying to be charged with a felony,” said Amy Van Aartsen, defendant. “This was not something that was on my bucket list, but I think it’s to see how long the regulatory bodies did not act to save these dogs I think we had no other choice. I really believe we did the right thing.” Despite facing a felony, the defendants remain in high spirits, and they hope regardless of what happens to them, the movement to end animal testing, especially on dogs continues. SOURCE
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