Chris C
@straightedge.bsky.social
Keeping animals and people out of cages with the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project (@aaldp-du). Former public defender.
Mostly photos, gloating, and shit talking. Opinions are my own and generally bad.
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Mostly photos, gloating, and shit talking. Opinions are my own and generally bad.
Faim.Bandcamp.com
Thievesguild.Bandcamp.com
“It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.”
Disappointing verdict, but we fought like hell and will keep fighting like hell.
Disappointing verdict, but we fought like hell and will keep fighting like hell.
UC Berkeley animal rights activist convicted in ‘chicken rescue’ trial
A UC Berkeley senior has been found guilty of taking four chickens from a Petaluma-area poultry processing facility, a verdict that figures to send shock waves through the animal rights movement.
www.sfchronicle.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.”
Disappointing verdict, but we fought like hell and will keep fighting like hell.
Disappointing verdict, but we fought like hell and will keep fighting like hell.
MARSHALL FARMS NEXT
We are thrilled to report that beagle experimentation breeder Ridglan Farms will CLOSE. This follows the 2022 closure of Envigo, & leaves only one large breeder of beagles for experiments (Marshall Farms). Congratulations to everyone who helped achieve this goal. More details to come.
October 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
MARSHALL FARMS NEXT
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How hard is it to move to Ireland?
A big congratulations and well done to the beautiful nation of Ireland
October 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
How hard is it to move to Ireland?
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Don't miss AALDP's Chris Carraway, one week from today, at the Animal Law Conference, hosted by @animallegaldefense.bsky.social, in Chicago. "Free Speech & Animal Activism," will be October 18, at 2:45 CT. Learn about vital work defending animal activists! www.animallawconference.org/2025-agenda/
October 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Don't miss AALDP's Chris Carraway, one week from today, at the Animal Law Conference, hosted by @animallegaldefense.bsky.social, in Chicago. "Free Speech & Animal Activism," will be October 18, at 2:45 CT. Learn about vital work defending animal activists! www.animallawconference.org/2025-agenda/
Details - Assistant Staff Attorney, Animal Law | University of Denver
jobs.du.edu
September 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Great op-ed in the LA Times by Matthew Liebman and Kristen Stilt regarding why the necessity defense should be applied to rescuing animals from suffering.
We're two days into our defense of Zoe Rosenberg, with trial expected to last through the end of October (😵💫).
We're two days into our defense of Zoe Rosenberg, with trial expected to last through the end of October (😵💫).
Contributor: Why rescuing animals should never be a crime
Saving a dog from a hot car is a brave act. Would you say the same about freeing chickens from a factory farm?
www.latimes.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Great op-ed in the LA Times by Matthew Liebman and Kristen Stilt regarding why the necessity defense should be applied to rescuing animals from suffering.
We're two days into our defense of Zoe Rosenberg, with trial expected to last through the end of October (😵💫).
We're two days into our defense of Zoe Rosenberg, with trial expected to last through the end of October (😵💫).
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We are proud to represent one of the RICO defendants in the #CopCity trial. Echoing the prosecution of the SHAC 7, this case aimed to treat collective organizing as a criminal conspiracy. Now, a judge is poised to dismiss the prosecution's primary charge abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...
September 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We are proud to represent one of the RICO defendants in the #CopCity trial. Echoing the prosecution of the SHAC 7, this case aimed to treat collective organizing as a criminal conspiracy. Now, a judge is poised to dismiss the prosecution's primary charge abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...
We have been fighting so hard in this case and I am crying at the fact that RICO has been dismissed.
BREAKING: A Georgia judge says he's going to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 defendants accused of trying to stop the construction of a police and firefighter training facility known as "Cop City."
Georgia judge to toss landmark racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protesters
A Georgia judge says he's going to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 defendants accused of trying to stop the construction of a police and firefighter training facility known as “Cop City."
bit.ly
September 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We have been fighting so hard in this case and I am crying at the fact that RICO has been dismissed.
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Judge Farmer: At this time I do not find the Attorney General had the authority to bring this RICO case
September 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Judge Farmer: At this time I do not find the Attorney General had the authority to bring this RICO case
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On its surface, this case involving chickens, ducks, & criminal trespass may seem far from the @nonhumanrights.bsky.social’s ordinary work. But when a court categorically excludes animals from a legal doctrine that protects against significant evil, it sets a dangerous precedent for all animals. 1/
Thank you Kristen Stilt @harvardanimallaw.bsky.social, @animal-justice.bsky.social, @climatedefense.bsky.social, animal law scholars,
@nonhumanrights.bsky.social, @ccrjustice.org @aclu-norcal.bsky.social, @nlgnews.bsky.social docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@nonhumanrights.bsky.social, @ccrjustice.org @aclu-norcal.bsky.social, @nlgnews.bsky.social docs.google.com/document/d/1...
August 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
On its surface, this case involving chickens, ducks, & criminal trespass may seem far from the @nonhumanrights.bsky.social’s ordinary work. But when a court categorically excludes animals from a legal doctrine that protects against significant evil, it sets a dangerous precedent for all animals. 1/
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The Northumberland County DA quietly dropped the RICO charge against Celeste Legere & Cara Mitrano but both still face rarely-used charges of 'ecoterrorism' & face decades in prison after being accused of setting mink free at Pennsylvania's last fur farm: unicornriot.ninja/2025/rico-ch...
RICO Charge Dropped in 'Northumberland 2' Mink Fur Farm Case - UNICORN RIOT
Sunbury, PA – Two women from Massachusetts and several dozen supporters from around the country traveled to a small central Pennsylvania town for the first major hearing in a felony case stemming from...
unicornriot.ninja
July 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The Northumberland County DA quietly dropped the RICO charge against Celeste Legere & Cara Mitrano but both still face rarely-used charges of 'ecoterrorism' & face decades in prison after being accused of setting mink free at Pennsylvania's last fur farm: unicornriot.ninja/2025/rico-ch...
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NEW: RICO Charge Dropped in 'Northumberland 2' Mink Farm Case
On Monday, Pennsylvania prosecutors had to present their evidence in the case against Celeste Legere and Cara Mitrano, accused in the October 2024 release of hundreds of mink from the last fur farm in the state:
On Monday, Pennsylvania prosecutors had to present their evidence in the case against Celeste Legere and Cara Mitrano, accused in the October 2024 release of hundreds of mink from the last fur farm in the state:
Court Dispatch: RICO Charge Dropped in 'Northumberland 2' Mink Farm Case
YouTube video by Unicorn Riot
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July 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
NEW: RICO Charge Dropped in 'Northumberland 2' Mink Farm Case
On Monday, Pennsylvania prosecutors had to present their evidence in the case against Celeste Legere and Cara Mitrano, accused in the October 2024 release of hundreds of mink from the last fur farm in the state:
On Monday, Pennsylvania prosecutors had to present their evidence in the case against Celeste Legere and Cara Mitrano, accused in the October 2024 release of hundreds of mink from the last fur farm in the state:
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Earlier this week, our clients Cara Mitrano & Celeste Legere appeared for a pre-trial hearing in their criminal case. They are accused of releasing hundreds of mink from a PA fur farm. Prosecutors dropped a racketeering charge, but added “aggravated animal cruelty." docs.google.com/document/d/1...
July 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Earlier this week, our clients Cara Mitrano & Celeste Legere appeared for a pre-trial hearing in their criminal case. They are accused of releasing hundreds of mink from a PA fur farm. Prosecutors dropped a racketeering charge, but added “aggravated animal cruelty." docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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July 13 will make 6 years since Willem Van Spronsen sacrificed his life to take action against ICE.
From the vantage point of 2025, we can see that he correctly identified ICE as representing the forefront of both totalitarianism and ethnic cleansing.
Take a moment to read his final manifesto.
From the vantage point of 2025, we can see that he correctly identified ICE as representing the forefront of both totalitarianism and ethnic cleansing.
Take a moment to read his final manifesto.
On Willem Van Spronsen’s Action against the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma
We understand why Willem Van Spronsen decided to give his life to interrupt the violence that is perpetrated against undocumented people in the US.
crimethinc.com
July 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
July 13 will make 6 years since Willem Van Spronsen sacrificed his life to take action against ICE.
From the vantage point of 2025, we can see that he correctly identified ICE as representing the forefront of both totalitarianism and ethnic cleansing.
Take a moment to read his final manifesto.
From the vantage point of 2025, we can see that he correctly identified ICE as representing the forefront of both totalitarianism and ethnic cleansing.
Take a moment to read his final manifesto.
Beneath the Lime Scooters, the Beach!
State of the parking garage blockade right now. Protesters are zip-tying and duct taping the Lime scooters and bikes in a 21st century answer to the barricades of Paris
June 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Beneath the Lime Scooters, the Beach!
Find People in Your Area! (that work for ICE) (on Linkedin)
June 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Find People in Your Area! (that work for ICE) (on Linkedin)
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This all started because people took it upon themselves to protect the powerless from the violence of illegitimate power. That's something, that matters, and it's the kind of selfless human virtue that will see us through.
June 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
This all started because people took it upon themselves to protect the powerless from the violence of illegitimate power. That's something, that matters, and it's the kind of selfless human virtue that will see us through.
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I’m remembering this @radleybalko.bsky.social piece from last year because he was one of the few prominent journalists who laid out what this would look like. open.substack.com/pub/radleyba...
June 7, 2025 at 6:43 AM
I’m remembering this @radleybalko.bsky.social piece from last year because he was one of the few prominent journalists who laid out what this would look like. open.substack.com/pub/radleyba...
We threatened to sue CPW if they gave a sad and cruel roadside zoo a permit for parading abused elephants at the Colorado RenFair.
Yesterday, CPW denied the permit.
Yesterday, CPW denied the permit.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has DENIED a permit request by traveling roadside circus Trunks and Humps to display elephants at an upcoming Renaissance Festival!
June 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We threatened to sue CPW if they gave a sad and cruel roadside zoo a permit for parading abused elephants at the Colorado RenFair.
Yesterday, CPW denied the permit.
Yesterday, CPW denied the permit.
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Calling prosecutors' request “overbroad and vague by any constitutional standard,” a judge has DENIED a gag order against @dxeofficial.bsky.social animal rescuer @zoerosenberg.bsky.social. Read all about it here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
June 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Calling prosecutors' request “overbroad and vague by any constitutional standard,” a judge has DENIED a gag order against @dxeofficial.bsky.social animal rescuer @zoerosenberg.bsky.social. Read all about it here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Charges against our client Michael Greenberg, founder of Climate Defiance, have been DISMISSED for disrupting a town hall with Sen. Michael Bennet taking money from the oil and gas industry!
June 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Charges against our client Michael Greenberg, founder of Climate Defiance, have been DISMISSED for disrupting a town hall with Sen. Michael Bennet taking money from the oil and gas industry!
Another day, another unconstitutional gag order request defeated. 💁♀️
June 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Another day, another unconstitutional gag order request defeated. 💁♀️
While the constant flights to Atlanta is soul crushing - god damn am I proud to be representing my Cop City client and fighting the motherfucking good fight
May 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
While the constant flights to Atlanta is soul crushing - god damn am I proud to be representing my Cop City client and fighting the motherfucking good fight