The Associated Press reported in its March 4 edition that the Grant County Sheriff’s office was investigating possible perjury charges against the director of a Seattle animal rights group.
The Associated Press cited Chief Deputy John Turley as saying that David Thornton, director of the Northwest Animal Rights Network, was currently the subject of an investigation for allegedly making false or misleading statements to a public servant as well as for second-degree trespassing.
The allegations stem from a complaint that Thornton, 33 made, after entering a private dog farm near Quincy, Washington. Thornton allegedly filed a complaint stating that 200-300 animals on the farm were in distress and that some were near death. An investigation by sheriff’s deputies, however, found about 60 dogs that appeared to be in good health, well-fed and with adequate living space.
According to the Associated press, the sheriff’s office will send a report to the Grant County prosecutor’s office recommending that criminal charges be pursued against Thornton.
Source:
Sheriff’s office recommends charges against animal rights activists. The Associated Press, March 4, 2003.