Lights, Camera, Direct Action: Two Upcoming Animal Liberation Films

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When mainstream film producers begin to examine the underground animal liberation movement in an objective or positive light, the consciousness of the broader public may not be far behind.

Two upcoming films explore animal liberation activism outside the confines of the law.

Bold Native is a fictional account of a fugitive animal liberator resurfacing to orchestrate a nationwide action of simultaneous animal liberations coordinated among numerous cells before he is captured by the FBI.

I was given the Bold Native script while it was in pre-production, and knew immediately this one was coming from the heart. There are some things that can’t be faked. I later had the good fortune of working with the actors, directors and writers of this film, and couldn’t be more excited for this one to see the light of day. Bold Native has completed filming, and everyone is now crossing their fingers for it’s acceptance into Sundance. Look for Bold Native (and my acting debut) on the film festival circuit in 2010.

A second film, Direct Action Movie, (working title) is still in the early stages, but a short trailer is up here. A description from the treatment: (more…)

Prisoner of War: Support Kevin Olliff

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Kevin Olliff

Kevin Olliff’s case has not been receiving it’s due attention in the shadow of other recent cases (such as the AETA 4), yet Kevin’s is among the more serious.

Kevin sits in LA County jail on 10 felony counts for basic protest activity. He faces a collection of stalking and conspiracy charges for what, by any reasonable measure, was nothing more than alleged attendence of home demonstrations targeting POM Wonderful (juice company which tested on animals) executives and UCLA researchers. Any of us could be Kevin.

Kevin has been unable to make his $460,000 bail, and has been in jail in Los Angeles since April. Like the AETA 4 case, the precedent which would be set by a successful conviction of Kevin Olliff is an unnerving move towards the total crimilization of protest activity.

When this happens, the only option left to those willing to fight for a better world will no longer be that which is legal, but that which is most efficient and clandestine. Those animal abusers who champion continued erosion of protected speech activity may very well find that, when left with no legal avenues to affect change, activists increasingly resort to more extreme – and potentially more effective – tactics.

Please stay updated on Kevin’s case at his new support page:

Visit the Support Kevin Page

And please write him a letter:

KEVIN OLLIFF, #1300931
TTCF 161 D-POD
450 BAUCHET ST.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

-Peter Young

Statement From Accused Mink Liberator William Viehl

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After months in jail, William “BJ” Viehl has plead guilty the the release of 600 mink from the McMullin Fur Farm (10495 S 1540 W South Jordan, UT). Below is his statement regarding this development.

“Greetings everyone! Thanks to all who have shown love and support
throughout mine, and Alex’s incarceration. We hope you all understand how
much appreciation, and love we both have for all of our supporters. apart
from my thanks, I felt it would be a good time for an update on my case. (more…)

Write Accused Utah Mink Liberators BJ and Alex

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We just received the most recently arrested activist Alex Hall’s mailing address. Please send him and BJ a letter and let them know the animal liberation movement has his back:

Alex Hall
Inmate #2009-06304
Davis County Jail
800 West State St.
Farmington, UT 84025

William James Viehl
Inmate #2009-05735
Davis County Jail
800 West State St.
Farmington, UT 84025

-Peter Young

This Country Must Change: Animal Liberation Prisoners Contribute To New Book

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This Country Must Change

This month, Arissa Media Group released This Country Must Change – Essays on the Necessity of Revolution in the USA, a collection of essays featuring pieces by two current animal liberation prisoners: Jacob Conroy and Johnathan Paul.

Preview the book here.

Accused Mink Liberator Alex Hall Re-arrested

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Alex Hall

Mink Farmers On Alert in Utah

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Calling them “mink patrols”, police in Utah have increased their patrolling of Park City area mink farms due to unspecified threats received against the fur industry.

In a press release last winter, the FBI expressed concern the indictment of animal rights activists for mink releases in Utah would spark solidarity raids of additional fur farms. In the wake of charges against activists for animal liberation actions, further raids are commonly carried out in response in the weeks and months following. The actions liberate additional animals from confinement, and ensure that no matter how many activists are sent to prison, animal abusers will always suffer a net loss.

Read the Park Record (Park City, UT) article here.

Accused Mink Liberator William Viehl Sent Back To Jail

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Citing bail condition violations, BJ Viehl has been taken back into custody by the US Marshalls and will likely be held until trial.

Prosecutors alledge BJ violated bail conditions (which call for no contact with anyone in the Animal Liberation Front or straight edge) by corresponding with animal and earth liberation prisoners. The judge also took objection to shirts made to raise funds for BJ and his Co-defendant Alex Hall (view / buy the shirt here). Prosecuters asserted the shirts “mocked” the court and the defendant’s bail conditions.

BJ says he is receiving vegan food, and his spirits are high.

Alex Hall and William “BJ” Viehl have been charged federally with one mink release and one attempted mink release in Utah late last year.

Background information: BJ and Alex Support Page.

Announcing the ALF Diary of Actions & ALF Communiques Collection

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Animal Liberation Front-line has released the first in a series of upcoming exclusive books and publications.

Animal Liberation Front: Complete Diary of Actions, The First 30 Years

&

Animal Liberation Front: The Communiques Collection

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Grand jury resister Jordan Halliday released, faces new charges

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After serving 3.5 months for contempt after refusing to answer questions at a grand jury investigating A.L.F. activity in Utah, Jordan Halliday has been released from federal custody.

The good news brings with it the bad: Jordan has now been formally indicted for criminal contempt, a charge which brings with it no maximum sentence. He has been released on bail, with the conditions that he not associate with the “Animal Liberation Front” and anyone “straight edge”. Translated, this means Jordan can have no contact with people the identity of whom no one knows, and anyone who does not drink or use drugs. This is identical in language and absurdity to the bail conditions of BJ & Alex, indicted in Utah for alleged participation in A.L.F.-claimed mink releases. (more…)

University of Iowa builds underground animal lab to protect from ALF raids

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Activist rescuing rats from U of I lab

After A.L.F. activists raided the psychology building labs in 2004, liberating over 400 animals and doing almost half a million follars damage to the lab, the University of Iowa announced plans this month to build a new animal research facility entirely underground.

“The University of Iowa has gotten the green light to build a subterranean vivarium that will house experimental animals to be used in biomedical research and offer an extra measure of protection from animal rights extremists.” (more…)

Final Fundraising Push for AETA 2

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Two U.S. activists facing charges for one mink release and one attempted mink release in Utah are in serious need of donations. As the date closes in on their trial, supporters of the two have announced they are down to the last $2,000 needed to retail a competent attorney to defend them against the zeal of federal prosecutors and a potential 5 year prison term.

Case background and donation info:

http://http://www.supportbjandalex.com/
http://www.myspace.com/supportbjandalex

Explosion Destroys Meat Plant

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Three explosions destroy the country’s sole Slim Jim production factory.

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Announcing U.S. printing of Keith Mann’s book “From Dusk ’til Dawn”

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US pressing of From Dusk ’til Dawn is released.

Just received the proof copy of Keith Mann’s instant classic and it looks flawless. Previously available as an import at a cost of over $40, this 720 page epic is now available in the U.S. for $30 postage-paid. (more…)