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National Sheriffs’ Association Working towards Justice for Animal Victims
This month marked significant milestones in the ways law enforcement is tackling animal crimes, spearheaded by the extraordinary leadership of National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Deputy Executive Director John W. Thompson.August 2, 2018 News -
Criminal Justice Program Attorneys Speak on the Importance of Considering Animals as Victims
Attorneys for the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Criminal Justice Program spoke about the importance of changing that paradigm at three different events across the United States.July 27, 2018 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of Cat Tortured in Richland County
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsibleJuly 16, 2018 Press Release -
Supreme Court: Depictions of Cruelty
In United States v. Stevens, the Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 48, a law prohibiting the sale and possession of depictions of animal cruelty that lack social value. As the first Supreme…
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The Link Between Cruelty to Animals and Violence Toward Humans
People who hurt animals don't stop with animals. There is an established link between cruelty to animals and violence toward humans — regularly referred to as “The Link.” -
The Legal Process In The United States: A Criminal Case
This summary is a general overview about criminal cases. It covers the key stages and will briefly explain what might happen in court. -
Online Resources for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement
The Animal Legal Defense Fund's Criminal Justice Program provides free legal assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement, and veterinarians handling animal cruelty cases. -
Case Study: Animal Fighting – Craig Boyd
With the exception of Craig Boyd, the names in this article have been changed. The case of dogfighter Craig Boyd illustrates how failing to prosecute operators aggressively, issuing lenient sentences for the convicted, and completely ignoring…
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Case Study: Animal Fighting – Michael Vick
Animal fighting has been brought to the forefront of the nation’s attention by the highly publicized conviction of NFL star quarterback Michael Vick and three of his associates on federal and state charges related to illegal dogfighting. Vick…
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Case Study: Animal Hoarding – Vikki Kittles
Vikki Rene Kittles, also known as Susan Dietrich, Rene Depenbrock, and Lynn Zellan, has a history of animal hoarding that goes back decades and spans the United States from the Southeast to the Northwest. She has effectively evaded…
