22 Charges Filed Based on PETA Investigation at Hormel Supplier October 23, 2008
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Here's a special guest blog from PETA's Christine Dore.
It's with a proud and ecstatic heart that I report this news today! Our investigation into an Iowa pig farm that breeds piglets destined for Hormel has resulted in 22—that's right, count them—22 criminal charges.
The Greene County Sheriff just announced in a news release that six individuals employed by the farm at the time of PETA's investigation now face a total of 22 counts of livestock neglect and abuse. Those charged include a former farm manager—who we understand still works on another pig factory farm—and a supervisor, as well as two individuals who still punch the clock at the Iowa factory farm as we speak.
A whopping 14 of the counts are aggravated misdemeanors—the stiffest possible charges under Iowa state law for crimes committed against farmed animals—carrying up to two years behind bars. To PETA's knowledge, this is unprecedented.
Charges based on PETA's undercover investigations are now pending against pig factory farmers in both Iowa—the nation's top pig-raising state—and North Carolina, which occupies the second rung on that dubious list!
This is a small victory for farmed animals, but we mustn't forget that Hormel, which financially supports this farm, has by all appearances yet to make any changes as a result of this investigation. It has refused to meet with us or even watch all of the footage, which we have repeatedly offered to show the company. Maybe now that the law has spoken up, Hormel will finally listen.
Please, urge Hormel to take action now.
-Christine
Comments
This makes me angrey!
Posted by: Kelly at October 25, 2008 8:37 AMGood job Peta!
Hormel deserves to be closed down!
the video and log notes made me cry....
i hope the people who did this suffer.
I hope they get closed down extremely soon!
Posted by: Ellie at November 8, 2008 6:19 PMI'm so happy to hear about the charges. I do believe Hormel should be closed down for allowing such cruel acts against innocent animals. Excellent job Peta!!!!!
Posted by: Anastasia at December 29, 2008 9:02 PMI am outraged about this story! The fact that these human monsters are allowed to continue to work on the farm (or just find another group of animals to torment and torture on another farm) confirms that we do not have strict enough laws in place to ensure the humane and ethical treatment of animals. I would appreciate the names of any Iowa representatives that can write and enforce laws to make mandatory Peta's 9-point policy. Perhaps if enough of us wrote to these law-makers, we could do more to prevent the future abuse of animals that can do nothing to defend themselves.
Posted by: Kelly Saracino at January 3, 2009 4:44 PMI made a call and THANKED the Sheriff for bringing charges. So often charges are not brought when deserved! Thank you Greene County IA Sheriff Dept!
Posted by: Jenny at March 6, 2009 11:35 AM2 years behind jail? That's it! That's not enough!!
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made me sad!!!
Posted by: melody at October 23, 2008 3:34 PMthey suck!!!