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Forty-Seven Activists Face Felony Charges | Milwaukee News
Forty-seven animal rights activists face felony charges after storming Ridglan Farms to rescue 22 beagles allegedly bred for biomedical research, sparking a legal firestorm with potential prison terms of up to 12 years and hefty fines. Authorities say the March raid was violent, even deploying tear gas in a prior attempt, while defenders argue law enforcement is misusing resources by targeting activists instead of investigating the farm’s animal welfare violations. Charges were filed just before a holiday weekend, and with multiple counts per defendant, the case is poised to become a…
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