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Dozens Face Felony Charges After Raid of Beagle Research Facility
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- At least 47 people have been charged with felony burglary for their involvement in a March break-in at Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin research facility breeding beagles for veterinary research, where 22 dogs were taken.
- The group, including members of a national animal rights organization from 19 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, used tools like hammers and crowbars to breach the facility’s fencing and break windows during the incident.
- Authorities say the break-in was the result of weeks of planning involving recruitment, training, and preparation, with some participants livestreaming the event on Facebook.
- Ridglan Farms, which denies allegations of animal abuse, is winding down operations amid protests and previous attempts by activists to remove dogs from the facility.
- Four individuals believed to have played major roles in the break-in face additional charges filed earlier in April, with other participants facing a maximum sentence of 12.5 years.
