March 16, 2012 Statesman-Journal by Denise RuttanAnimal rights activists have claimed responsibility for breaking into a pheasant-breeding farm in rural Scio late at night this week. In an email distributed to area media outlets including the Statesman Journal, the publication Bite Back magazine at www.directaction.info said it received “an anonymous claim of responsibility” for the …
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Mar 16
When Extreme Animal Rights Activists Attack
Lawmakers, researchers, and peaceful activists all say they deplore violence committed in the name of animal rights. But laws that may label some protesters as “domestic terrorists” are upsetting activists.By Sue Russell March 16, 2010 Miller-McCune This is the third of several stories exploring the contentious relationship between the scientific community, which insists animal research …
Mar 14
Sentencing Friday for firebomb maker in 2001 UW arson
Prosecutors and defense attorneys are recommending Justin Solondz, 32, be sentenced to seven years in a federal penitentiary and pay more than $6 million in restitution in connection with the firebombing of the University of Washington’s Center for Urban Horticulture. By Mike Carter Seattle Times staff reporter March 14, 2012 In the seven years since …
Mar 13
Animal activists’ attack labelled ‘industrial sabotage’
Christopher Knaus March 13, 2012 The Age (Australia) A raid on a Canberra battery hen farm by animal activists overnight has been labelled ‘‘one of the worst examples of industrial sabotage in Australia’’ by an industry body, which has claimed the attack puts the lives of the facility’s 30,000 hens at risk. Activists forced entry …
Mar 07
Animal Rights Extremist Camille Marino Calls for Violence
By Leah Nelson Southern Poverty Law Center Spring Issue, 2012 In the wee hours of March 7, 2009, David Jentsch was startled out of his sleep by the sound of an explosion. The UCLA professor ran outside to find his car engulfed in flames. The fire quickly spread to a nearby tree before firefighters were …
Mar 07
Animal-rights activist ordered to scrub online criticism of Detroit researcher who uses dogs
Associated Press March 7, 2012 A Florida animal-rights activist accused of threatening a Detroit researcher has been ordered to scrub any online rants about him or possibly face jail. Donal O’Leary of Wayne State University has a personal-protection order against Camille Marino of Wildwood, Fla. But his lawyer says the order has been violated with …
Mar 07
Animal rights activist accused of writing blog posts calling for death of Wayne State researcher
Detroit Free Press March 7, 2012Wayne State University professor Donal O’Leary should die, the blog post says — and not a quick death. It should be drawn out and painful, with no warning that it was coming. The blog postings on the site “Negotiation is Over” are accompanied by the home address of and other …
Mar 07
Animal rights advocate told to scrub website of threats against WSU prof
By Kim Kozlowski The Detroit News March 7, 2012A Wayne Circuit Court Judge on Wednesday ordered an animal rights activist to scrub her social media sites of any threatening statements about a Wayne State University professor who does research that involves animals. Judge Susan L. Hubbard told Camille Marino that she could return to her …
Feb 25
FBI Seeks Help Finding ‘Eco-terrorists’ Who Firebombed Feed Trucks
By Alyssa Newcomb Feb 25, 2012 4:44pm ABC NewsThe FBI is asking the public for help in identifying a group of “eco-terror criminals” who took responsibility for destroying 14 trucks at a ranch owned by California’s largest beef producer in January. During the early morning hours on Jan. 8, 2012, a group of animal liberation …
Feb 24
New Information in Earth Liberation Front Prosecution
by Will Potter Green is the New Red February 24, 2012 Animal rights activist David Agranoff has agreed to cooperate with government as part of a plea agreement related to Earth Liberation Front crimes in Bloomington, Indiana, more than 10 years ago. The prosecution is related to an April 30, 2000 arson in Bloomington, Indiana, …
Feb 22
Ohio animal rights activist Meredith Lowell charged with hiring hitman to murder random fur-wearer
By Crimesider Staff CBS News February 22, 2012 Police say an animal rights activist in Ohio has been charged with soliciting a hitman to fatally shoot or slit the throat of a random fur-wearer. Meredith Lowell, 27, appeared Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Cleveland where a judge ordered her held by the U.S. Marshals …
Feb 22
Animal Rights Activists Charged in Murder Fur Hire Plot
ABC News By ALYSSA NEWCOMB Feb. 22, 2012 An animal activist planned to pay a hitman $730 to gun down a random person wearing fur outside of a Cleveland library. A criteria for any gunmen considering the offer was that they do not wear “anything that looks remotely like fur,” according to a police affidavit. …
Feb 21
$100,000 reward posted for information on the attack on Harris Farms last month
Cattle Network: Sheriff’s officials said a $100,000 reward will be given to anyone with information leading to the arrest of the arsonist responsible for the attack on Harris Farms last month. The Associated Press reports the fire at California’s largest beef processor destroyed 14 tractors and several cattle trailers. The loss was estimated to total …
Feb 21
$100K reward in arson attack at CA beef processor
The Associated Press Feb. 21, 2012 FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno County authorities are offering $100,000 for information leading to an arrest in last month’s arson attack at the state’s biggest beef processor. Sheriff’s officials announced the reward Tuesday. The Jan. 8 fire destroyed 14 big-rig tractors and several trailers at Harris Ranch near Coalinga. Harris …
Feb 21
New Information on Informant in Earth Liberation Front Prosecution
by Will Potter February 21, 2012 Green is the New Red Animal rights activist David Agranoff has agreed to cooperate with government as part of a plea agreement related to Earth Liberation Front crimes in Bloomington, Indiana, more than 10 years ago. The prosecution is related to an April 30, 2000 arson in Bloomington, Indiana, …