Wayne Hsiung
Coverage of Wayne Hsiung in the Nexus archive.
- A chapter closes as the remaining Ridglan beagles are freed
Ridglan Farms has agreed to release its remaining beagles, with animal welfare groups securing new homes and medical treatment for the dogs. The facility, which bred beagles for laboratories and faced animal cruelty violations, will transfer the remaining dogs by August, while activists and the farm dispute the legal and ethical implications of the rescue efforts.
- Wisconsin authorities put total arrests from clashes at beagle breeding facility at about 25
Around 25 protesters were arrested during clashes between animal welfare activists and law enforcement at Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin. Authorities used pepper spray and rubber bullets to prevent protesters from entering the facility, which was the second such attempt in two months. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported a calmer protest on Sunday, with 200 demonstrators dispersing peacefully.
- Hundreds of activists face pepper spray in violent clash with deputies at Wisconsin beagle research facility
Hundreds of animal welfare activists clashed with Wisconsin deputies at Ridglan Farms, leading to the use of pepper spray, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Activist Wayne Hsiung was arrested for conspiracy to commit burglary, and authorities described the protest as non-peaceful despite claims of 'compassion.' The incident involved road blockades and attempts to breach the facility's barriers.