Support animal activists facing charges in Sonoma County farm investigations
In Plain English
Five animal rights activists face felony charges for investigating conditions at 2 Sonoma County farms and providing aid to animals. The activists documented alleged abuse at commercial operations where little enforcement of animal cruelty laws typically occurs. If approved, Richmond joins Berkeley and San Francisco in urging prosecutors to drop charges against these non-violent activists.
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