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Science: A federal judge in San Jose has dismissed charges against four animal-rights activists accused of harassing researchers at the University of California campuses at Berkeley and Santa Cruz in 2007 and 2008. Science, 7/17/10.

Minneapolis Star TribuneJim Spencer takes an in-depth look into FBR's ResearchSaves campaign. "The big challenge is sustainability," FBR President Frankie Trull said. "We think the American people don't understand. We need animal research to cure terrible diseases. Groups opposing animal research have effectively muddled that message," Trull said, "Most opponents think they're saving puppies." Minneapolis Star-Tribune, 11/4.

Boston Herald: FBR's exciting new public awareness campaign ResearchSaves is featured in this article "Researchers fight back on animal testing." Boston Herald, 10/28/09.

Report on Research Compliance:  FBR's new public awareness campaign "ResearchSaves" is profiled. Here's an
excerptReport on Research Compliance, Vol 6./No. 9 September 2009. 

NPR:
Frankie Trull discusses lab security and animal rights extremism with Cheryl Corley on "All Things Considered."  NPR, 9/17/09.

CNBC: Frankie Trull discusses the recent animal rights attacks on Novartis' CEO with CNBC's Mike Huckman in this segmentCNBC, 8/5/09.

San Jose Mercury News:
 
One year later, Frankie Trull looks back on how the Santa Cruz firebombings impacted the research community.  San Jose Mercury News, 8/2/09.

Fox News:  Is animal rights terrorism on the rise in the U.S.?  Frankie Trull discusses in
this articleFox News, 6/3/09.

The Christian Science Monitor:  FBR president Frankie Trull discusses the recent bombing of a UCLA researcher's car in
this articleThe Christian Science Monitor, 3/12/09.

New Scientist:
  Frankie Trull discusses the conviction of seven SHAC activists in the UK with New Scientist's Andy CoghlanNew Scientist, 1/22/09. 

The Washington Post:  Dr. Michael Conn and James Parker discuss animal rights extremism and attacks on researchers in
a Washington Post op-ed.  FBR is cited.  The Washington Post, 12/8/08.

Inside Higher Ed:  Frankie Trull is cited in an article about 
California's  Researcher Protection Act of 2008, which is a new state law that offers increased protection for academic researchers.  Inside Higher Ed, 10/2/08.

Inside Higher Ed:  Frankie Trull's recent Op-Ed is cited in
this article, which discusses how California is considering new legislation (AB2296) to protect researchers at universities.  Inside Higher Ed, 8/25/08.

Los Angeles Times:  Frankie Trull's Op-Ed calls for the FBI to make animal rights terrorism a top priority.  Full Op-Ed is available
hereLos Angeles Times, 8/18/08.

KQED Radio:  Frankie Trull discusses animal rights extremism on a panel with Joseph Schadler (FBI), Marty Stephens (HSUS), and Rory Hume (UC). Listen to the podcast here. KQED, 8/7/08. 

New Scientist:  Frankie Trull condemns the UC Santa Cruz bombings.  Full article available
here.  New Scientist, 8/5/08.
 
Inside Higher Ed:  Attacks against researchers have increased over the past several years. There is growing concern that these attacks could have serious effects on the future of biomedical research.  Frankie Trull is quoted in this articleInside Higher Ed, 8/6/08.

Los Angeles Times:
  Frankie Trull discusses the August firebombings of two UC Santa Cruz researchers' car and home, calling the severity of the attacks "very, very worrying."  For the full story, please click here. Los Angeles Times, 8/5/08.
 
CBS Early Show:  FBR president Frankie Trull discusses the UC Santa Cruz firebombings and their effects.  For full video please click hereCBS News, 8/5/08.  

Nature:
  FBR gets to the bottom of PeTA's recent ad campaign targeting the Food and Drug Administration.  Click here for full article.  Nature, 7/30/08.

AgriTalk Radio:
  Frankie Trull discusses animal rights extremism.  Click here to listen to podcast.  AgriTalk Radio, 7/11/08.
 

Science:  Frankie Trull contributes to a discussion on the effects of animal rights extremism on researchers.  Click here for the full article. Science, 7/11/08.

Time:  How much does animal testing tell us?  Frankie Trull explains why animal research is a critical component of medical research and scientific breakthroughs.  Click here for article and podcast.  Time, 6/17/08.

BusinessWeek:  Frankie Trull debates the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) on animal research alternatives.  Click here for the debate.  BusinessWeek, 5/28/08.