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FBI Records Reveal Ironic Accusations Against Animal Activists

From Gabriella Sotelo, SentientMedia.org
August 2024

A recent investigation finds the FBI considering 'weapons of mass destruction statutes' against activists.... The penalty for these “weapons of mass destruction” laws range state-by-state, from 12 years, to life in prison.

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In 2023, activists were recorded entering a poultry farm in California and removing ducks from the farm. The activists were part of the group Direct Action Everywhere, which often operates open rescues of animals. The same activists then went to another poultry farm in the area to rescue chickens, saving them from slaughter.

Shortly following these incidents, bird flu outbreaks were reported in the county. The state report identified various failed farm management practices that could have contributed to the virus’s spread, as well as the possibility the flu came from wild birds. However, the report also mentioned animal activists in the report, and because of this, news outlets were quick to suggest activists were spreading bird flu to animals.

Now, newly released FBI records reveal that the bureau has been exploring extreme legal measures — including the potential use of weapons of mass destruction statutes — to target animal rights activists, and make legal penalties substantially more severe. The penalty for these “weapons of mass destruction” laws range state-by-state, from 12 years, to life in prison.

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Please read the ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE, including:

  • An Ironic Accusation Against Animal Activists
  • The Real WMD: Zoonotic Disease Spread by Factory Farming
  • Will These Tactics to Further Criminalize Activists Succeed?
Posted on All-Creatures: August 28, 2024
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