FBR in the News
The Foundation for Biomedical Research works closely with
the
news media to ensure fair and factual news coverage of
animal research. Below is a selection of articles and published
letters from FBR.
PeTA Felony Animal-Cruelty
Trial Gets Underway
More than a year and a half after their arrest, the felony
trial of two PeTA employees finally began today with jury
empanellment at the Hertford County Superior Court in Winton,
NC. On June 15, 2005, PeTA employees Andrew Benjamin Cook
and Adria Joy Hinkle were arrested when police spotted them
dumping trash bags containing dead dogs and cats behind
a shopping center in Ahoskie, NC. Click
to read more > > >
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Protecting researchers
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA),
January 9 - Some in the medical research community are applauding
passage of a bill that makes it easier to prosecute people who
target animal research facilities. The Animal Enterprise Terrorism
Act, S 3880, passed in November, expands the criminal prohibitions
against damaging or interfering with the operations of an animal
enterprise. The law now prohibits intentional damage or loss
to any real or personal property and intentional threats of
death or serious bodily injury against those involved with animal
research. Email FBR
for more information.
President Signs
Animal Terrorism Act into Law!
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Animal Enterprise
Terrorism Act Passes in House!
Media Statement by Frankie L. Trull, President
"On behalf of the biomedical
research community, I commend the House of Representative’s
passage of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) - S.
3880. The bill effectively addresses the very serious threat
that violent actions committed by animal rights extremists
pose to medical and scientific research."
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Intimidation is ineffective
October 27, Deseret Morning News - Americans' freedom
of speech gives them the right to express their points of
view on just about anything in just about any forum. But there
is a striking difference between demonstrations that enlighten
and foster changes in attitudes or policies and demonstrations
that intimidate people and, thus, do nothing to further the
conversation about an issue. Recent demonstrations by animal
rights protesters outside the homes of University of Utah
researchers fall into the latter category. Click
to read more > > >
Terror at home
October 6, San Diego Tribune - It may be startling to hear
them so characterized, but by far the most active terrorists
within the United States are the deluded moralists who come
from the fringes of the animal-rights and environmental movements.
Since 1990, they've caused tens of millions of dollars in
damages in more than 1,200 crimes. Click
to read more > > >
Animal Activism: Out of Control
October 2006, Science Magazine - The scientific community
has responded to several important science policy issues this
year and is getting a little public traction on some, including
stem cell research policies and global climate change. We
have mostly ignored another, however, and it's a big one.
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AETA Passed in Senate By Unianimous Consent
The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) today
recognizes the Senate’s passage of the Animal Enterprise
Terrorism Act (S. 3880) as a key milestone on the path to
protecting researchers and their families from intimidation,
and harassment by extremists. Click
to read more > > >
 MEDIA
STATEMENT REGARDING CRIMINAL SENTENCING OF SHAC 6 PRECEDENT
SETTING JUDGMENT SENDS CLEAR MESSAGE TO ANIMAL EXTREMISTS
:: Washington, DC - The Foundation for Biomedical Research
applauds the stiff sentencing imposed against four members
of a radical animal-rights activist group, known as SHAC USA.
Federal District Court Judge Anne E. Thompson has delivered
the sentencing against the group and four of its six members
– who were convicted last March on all charged counts
for their roles in a campaign to terrorize an animal research
company and its employees. Click
to read more > >
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