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Judge sanctions Ringling Bros. owner (PETA alert)
The Montery Herald ^ | Dec. 09, 2005 | MATTHEW BARAKAT

Posted on 12/09/2005 5:09:38 AM PST by Abathar

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Looks like PETA found a very sympathetic judge in this case.
1 posted on 12/09/2005 5:09:38 AM PST by Abathar
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To: Abathar

Why is gathering intelligence on an enemy a problem?


2 posted on 12/09/2005 5:11:06 AM PST by bert (K.E. ; N.P . Chicken spit causes flu....... Fox News)
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I don't know. Ask the CIA.


3 posted on 12/09/2005 5:14:05 AM PST by satchmodog9 ( Seventy million spent on the lefts Christmas present and all they got was a Scooter)
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To: bert

on this issue, we think alike. why is someone precluded from getting information about a clearly militant group? once again, the jackals in black robes distory reality.


4 posted on 12/09/2005 5:18:34 AM PST by son of caesar (son of caesar)
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To: Abathar; All

here's the problem: "filing late and incomplete documents in a lawsuit".

No judgment has been entered.


5 posted on 12/09/2005 5:20:49 AM PST by notigar
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"The judge also ordered Kenneth Feld, chief executive and president of privately held Feld Entertainment Inc., to disclose his net worth and his most recent tax returns to PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. "

This is what I have a problem with, let them find it out for themselves, why does he have to give this information out willingly to these idiots?

6 posted on 12/09/2005 5:28:29 AM PST by Abathar (Proudly catching hell for posting without reading since 2004)
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Its not public, which means that they can't get it for themselves. Its also not privileged from discovery, which means he can't refuse to produce them.


7 posted on 12/09/2005 5:30:02 AM PST by notigar
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Put me on that jury. I see nothing wrong with a company spending money to keep an eye on it's enemies.

Its clear the US government does not view PETE, et al as the terrorists that they are.
8 posted on 12/09/2005 5:33:54 AM PST by PeteB570 (Guns, what real men want for Christmas)
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PETA errrrr


9 posted on 12/09/2005 5:34:55 AM PST by PeteB570 (Guns, what real men want for Christmas)
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To: PeteB570

you seem to understand basic common sense, therefor, YOU WOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO SERVE ON A JURY, lol. seriously, its obvious to me that lawyers and judges generally have already decided the outcome of certain types of lawsuits before they are even filed. peta is a favorite of the leftys, along with any anti christian group or gay agenda. these three among others win before they walk into the courtroom usually.


10 posted on 12/09/2005 5:40:48 AM PST by son of caesar (son of caesar)
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well, here ar ethe accusations against one of the guys. All this false?:

Washington — In a major break in PETA’s lawsuits against Kenneth Feld, the CEO and president of Feld Entertainment, Inc., the parent company of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and coconspirators, the Circuit Court of Fairfax County (Virginia) has entered a judgment against Steven Kendall, a top Feld operative. The lawsuits filed by PETA seek to uncover the depth and details of Feld’s alleged long-running conspiracy—codirected by former CIA Covert Operations Director Clair George—to infiltrate PETA in an attempt to halt opposition to Ringling’s abusive elephant training methods, use of the metal bullhook, separation of mother elephants from their babies, and other acts of cruelty to animals used by the circus. Kendall, of Pittsburgh, has admitted in public documents to PETA’s allegations against both himself and Feld, including theft and an extensive conspiracy to discredit the animal rights group.

As a result of the judgment, Kendall is deemed to have admitted the following:

* Feld operatives were aided in the conspiracy by George, who was paid several million dollars for his services to the circus.

* Kendall stole a PETA computer and its files. Feld operatives also stole information and confidential documents from PETA, including a list of nationwide contacts, in order to interfere with protests against the circus’s physical abuse and chronic mistreatment of elephants, tigers, and other animals.

* Kendall and circus operatives used illegal means—including extortion, burglaries, theft, and surveillance—to accomplish their tasks.

* Kendall has attempted to blackmail Feld in exchange for his silence about his illegal activities by demanding that Feld pay him $6 million.


11 posted on 12/09/2005 5:40:51 AM PST by notigar
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I see a lot of Kendall, Kendal, Kendall

Do not see much Feld, Feld, Feld

Is it bad to hire somebody to infiltrate your enemy and find out what they are up to?

I put PETA, et al on the same footing as the KKK.
12 posted on 12/09/2005 5:48:34 AM PST by PeteB570 (Meat, medium rare and hot off the grill)
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To: Abathar

PETA in not paranoid. People are really out to get them. :-0


13 posted on 12/09/2005 5:52:54 AM PST by CPOSharky (Taxation WITH representation kinda sucks too.)
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To: Abathar
Whitetrash Christmas

14 posted on 12/09/2005 5:55:11 AM PST by Fawn (http://www.stickdeath.com/bank.htm)
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To: PeteB570

Same as KKK? Who is PETA trying to kill? Unless, that's not the worst crime in your book.


15 posted on 12/09/2005 6:02:07 AM PST by notigar
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To: notigar

And, amazingly, no criminal charges.


16 posted on 12/09/2005 6:02:12 AM PST by VeniVidiVici (What? Me worry?)
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To: VeniVidiVici

Its a civil case.


17 posted on 12/09/2005 6:03:11 AM PST by notigar
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kendall attempting to blackmail feld for six million dollars is now defined as a civil matter? so yes, the earth really is flat too.


18 posted on 12/09/2005 6:17:00 AM PST by son of caesar (son of caesar)
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He's not being charged by the Government for it, so, yes.


19 posted on 12/09/2005 6:38:20 AM PST by notigar
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To: notigar

That was my point. All of those criminal actions alleged to by PETA and there is only this civil case.


20 posted on 12/09/2005 7:49:26 AM PST by VeniVidiVici (What? Me worry?)
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