Activists Face Charges at Ridglan Farms

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Fifty-one activists now face charges after protests targeting Ridglan Farms—a major beagle breeder accused of years of animal cruelty—sparked a crackdown that critics say ignores the farm’s crimes. Four initial protesters pleaded not guilty to burglary and theft, facing prison, while authorities deploy tear gas and heavy police presence. The Animal Activist Legal Defense Project blasts the focus on activists, demanding justice for dogs allegedly tortured and killed under the farm’s care. Ridglan Farms, already under investigation for performing surgeries without anesthesia, has agreed to…