News
January 19, 2007
For Immediate Release
Contact: George Goodno | (202) 457-0654
PETA Felony Animal-Cruelty
Trial Begins January 22
Actions Cast Serious Doubt on Group’s Legitimacy
Washington, DC – Frankie L. Trull, President
of the Foundation for Biomedical Research, today addressed
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PeTA)
hypocrisy as two employees are set to face felony animal cruelty
charges. The trial is slated to begin on Monday, January 22nd
at the Hertford County Superior Court in North Carolina.
On June 15, 2005, two PeTA employees were arrested when police
spotted them dumping trash bags containing dead dogs and cats
behind a shopping center in Ahoskie, NC. The defendants, Andrew
Benjamin Cook and Adria Joy Hinkle, are each charged with
more than 20 counts of Cruelty to Animals and three counts
of Obtaining Property by False Pretenses.
The defendants were arrested while in possession of a PeTA-owned
van. Within the vehicle, police found an additional 13 dead
animals and a homemade “kill kit,” allegedly containing
lethal drugs that neither individual was licensed to possess.
According to press reports, evidence suggests this type of
activity may have been going on for years.
“We believe that individuals who financially support
PeTA out of sincere compassion for animals would be shocked
to learn that their contributions could be funding this type
of egregious activity, rather than saving healthy animals,”
said Ms. Trull.
“While hypocrisy has long been a hallmark of PeTA's
activities, the alleged killing and dumping of highly adoptable
puppies and kittens is appalling and sickening behavior that
must cast serious doubt on the legitimacy of PeTA, and their
true objectives,” observed Ms. Trull.
A timeline of news reports relating to this case can be seen
by accessing the following web address: www.fbresearch.org/deathvan.
Frankie Trull is available for media comment on issues relating
to this case.
The Foundation for Biomedical Research is America’s
oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving human
and animal health by promoting public understanding, respect
and support fort the humane and responsible use of animals
in medical and scientific research.
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