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FBI arrest animal liliberation activist in Utah
an animal liberation activists was recently arrested in Utah by federal agencies. They are attempting to railroad him and are charging with with crimes he didn't commit. They are also refusing to serve him vegna food in jail.
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ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST ARRESTED BY FBI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 2000 6:30AM Mountain Standard Time
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH-- Jeremy Parkin, dedicated animal rights activist, has
been booked into the Salt Lake County Adult Detention Complex on charges of 3
counts of Felony theft, 1 count of Felony Criminal Mischief, and 1 count of
Felony Burglary.
On Friday morning, as animal rights groups protested around the nation as a
part of Fur Free Friday, a national anti-fur event, Parkinís home was swarmed
by approximately 14 FBI Agents and local Sheriff Deputies. In a surprising
demonstration of militaristic force, they closed off his entire residential
street to apprehend him.
Parkin is a vocal animal rights activist who speaks out on behalf of abused
animals, as well as underground direct action groups like the Animal
Liberation Front, who rescue animals slated for death and cause economic
sabotage upon those who profit from the slaughter of non-human animals.
The charges that Parkin is facing are related to his work as an activist, but
how exactly is not yet known. Parkinís mother commented to friends that the
charges are related to a protest at a fur farm last November which resulted in
an unknown number of mink being released, as well as breeding cards for the
animals destroyed. She also stated that the FBI mentioned an act of economic
sabotage claimed by the Animal Liberation Front in San Francisco, resulting in
over $30,000 worth of damage to me done to the storefront.
ìHow do we ever expect things to change unless we are willing to face the
oppressors and lay down our lives?î He asked friends just weeks earlier.
ìEverything short of this is a compromise, and every time we compromise we
give them control.î
Spokesperson for the newly formed Free Jeremy Collective, Sabrina Forsey,
said, ìThe FBI is on a witch hunt to burn someone for the so-called crimes of
the Animal Liberation Front, and so far have gotten no where. Harassing and
making false charges against this non-violent animal rights activist will not
stop the ALF. The ALF will only cease their relentless direct action campaign
when every cage is empty.î
*****
Contact the Free Jeremy Collective
Eric Ward at (801) 918-0674 is available for interviews and media calls.
All other questions should be addressed to the Free Jeremy Collective at
freejeremyparkin [at] hotmail.com
A mailing list has been started for all those who are interested in receiving
up-to-date information about Parkinís current situation. (Media welcome) Join
at http://freejeremy.listbot.com
*****
ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST ARRESTED BY FBI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 2000 6:30AM Mountain Standard Time
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH-- Jeremy Parkin, dedicated animal rights activist, has
been booked into the Salt Lake County Adult Detention Complex on charges of 3
counts of Felony theft, 1 count of Felony Criminal Mischief, and 1 count of
Felony Burglary.
On Friday morning, as animal rights groups protested around the nation as a
part of Fur Free Friday, a national anti-fur event, Parkinís home was swarmed
by approximately 14 FBI Agents and local Sheriff Deputies. In a surprising
demonstration of militaristic force, they closed off his entire residential
street to apprehend him.
Parkin is a vocal animal rights activist who speaks out on behalf of abused
animals, as well as underground direct action groups like the Animal
Liberation Front, who rescue animals slated for death and cause economic
sabotage upon those who profit from the slaughter of non-human animals.
The charges that Parkin is facing are related to his work as an activist, but
how exactly is not yet known. Parkinís mother commented to friends that the
charges are related to a protest at a fur farm last November which resulted in
an unknown number of mink being released, as well as breeding cards for the
animals destroyed. She also stated that the FBI mentioned an act of economic
sabotage claimed by the Animal Liberation Front in San Francisco, resulting in
over $30,000 worth of damage to me done to the storefront.
ìHow do we ever expect things to change unless we are willing to face the
oppressors and lay down our lives?î He asked friends just weeks earlier.
ìEverything short of this is a compromise, and every time we compromise we
give them control.î
Spokesperson for the newly formed Free Jeremy Collective, Sabrina Forsey,
said, ìThe FBI is on a witch hunt to burn someone for the so-called crimes of
the Animal Liberation Front, and so far have gotten no where. Harassing and
making false charges against this non-violent animal rights activist will not
stop the ALF. The ALF will only cease their relentless direct action campaign
when every cage is empty.î
*****
Contact the Free Jeremy Collective
Eric Ward at (801) 918-0674 is available for interviews and media calls.
All other questions should be addressed to the Free Jeremy Collective at
freejeremyparkin [at] hotmail.com
A mailing list has been started for all those who are interested in receiving
up-to-date information about Parkinís current situation. (Media welcome) Join
at http://freejeremy.listbot.com
*****
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