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Posted by drfray on July 1, 2009
Animal advocates ask New Orleans residents to review teh eevidfnce befor e buying a ticket
New Orleans, LA—The recent federal trial of Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey circus (Ringling) revealed shocking evidence of routine mistreatment of elephants in the circus. As the circus prepares to open June 25 in New Orleans, Born Free USA, a plaintiff in the trial, is asking New Orleans residents to review the evidence before buying a ticket that supports animal cruelty.
“This groundbreaking trial uncovered clear evidence that Ringling Bros. violates the Endangered Species Act—which states it is illegal to harm, wound or harass an endangered species— by routinely striking, punishing and chaining elephants,” said Nicole Paquette, Esq., senior vice president and general counsel for Born Free USA, who was also a witness in the trial. “The evidence, from Ringling’s own employees, its CEO, and its medical records, is crystal clear: Ringling’s treatment of elephants is inhumane.”
“New Orleans is a remarkable city, steeped in history, but we hope its citizens send a clear message that they don’t support ‘traditions’ that include animal abuse by refusing to buy a ticket,” added Paquette.
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