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The Undercover Animal Cruelty Videos that Spurred Big Ag's Censorship Crusade

By Pete Kotz Thu., May 23 2013 at 12:00 PM

Photo courtesy of Mercy for Animals

One of the nearly 3,000 pigs at Country View Family Farms in Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania. The far mis a supplier for Hatfield Quality Meats, which is sold in twelve Northeastern states.

This week's story, "The Ag Gag War," goes behind the scenes of the guerilla fight between animal rights groups and Big Agriculture.

For years organizations like the Humane Society and Mercy for Animals have being going undercover at America's largest farms, using hidden cameras to show exactly how our food is produced. The footage hasn't been pretty.

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James Naylor Lands on Probation for Trying to Meet Up With "Hung K9" From Craigslist

By Matthew Hendley Fri., Dec. 14 2012 at 11:18 AM

Categories: Animal Use and Abuse

MCSO

James Naylor

James Naylor -- one of the men busted in recent months in Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Craigslist bestiality stings -- was sentenced this morning to 18 months on probation.

An MCSO detective found a post from Naylor on the website seeking some "hung tops," which also noted he was "willing to try [a] hung K9" too. He eventually got in trouble for the latter half.

See also:
-James Naylor Was Willing to Try a "Hung K9"; Of Course, Joe Arpaio's on the Case
-Joe Arpaio's Trying to Find Out What He Can Do to Craigslist After Bestiality Busts

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arizona, bestiality, craigslist, james naylor, jim buckmaster, joe arpaio, k9, maricopa county sheriff's office, mesa

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David Goodrich Accused of Killing Roommate's Dog; He Says It Was "Obviously Dead" After He Stepped on It

By Matthew Hendley Mon., Nov. 26 2012 at 12:06 PM

Categories: Animal Use and Abuse

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David Goodrich

David Goodrich told police in Tempe that he "accidentally" stepped on his roommate's dog.

The dog was "obviously dead" after this, Goodrich, 25, told the cops, but the fact that Goodrich was still wiping blood off the floor when his roommate got home -- among other factors -- has police thinking that's not exactly what happened.

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animal cruelty, arizona, asu, david goodrich, tempe, tempe police department

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Flagstaff Woman Finds Her Puppy Dead and Hanging From a Noose in Her Backyard

By Matthew Hendley Wed., Oct. 10 2012 at 1:50 PM

Categories: Animal Use and Abuse, Meanwhile, in...

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A fine example of what puppies look like.

A Flagstaff woman's puppy was killed this weekend, which she discovered after she returned home and saw the pup hanging from a noose in her backyard.

Flagstaff police Sergeant James Jackson tells New Times that the 4-month-old puppy was found hanging from a rafter in a shed that was being used as a doghouse.

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Mesa Cat-Mutilation Case Fell Apart Because Stolen Cat and Dead Cat Were Different Cats

By Matthew Hendley Tue., Sep. 25 2012 at 1:17 PM

Categories: Animal Use and Abuse

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The Mesa Police Department has explained why the cat-mutilation case involving Scott Graham -- who was previously accused of killing at least one cat in his neighborhood -- devolved into a case of cat theft.

Mesa police Sergeant Tony Landato tells New Times investigators discovered that the cat stolen from outside a woman's home was not the same cat that was found slaughtered and mutilated behind a strip mall.

See also:
-Police: Future Charges Are Unlikely in Cat-Mutilation Case
-Scott Graham Not Charged With Animal Abuse
-Scott Graham Accused of Mutilating Neighbor's Cat
-Scott Graham Told Cops His Trunk Had Blood and Dead Cat Smell Due to Big Cat Brawl

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Mesa Police: Future Charges Are Unlikely in Cat-Mutilation Case

By Matthew Hendley Tue., Sep. 25 2012 at 11:00 AM

Categories: Animal Use and Abuse

UPDATE: The case fell apart after it was discovered the stolen cat and the dead cat were different cats.

Mesa PD

Scott Graham, alleged thief.

Mesa police have again confirmed that Scott Graham -- who was previously accused of killing at least one cat in his neighborhood -- will be charged with theft, and is not facing any charges related to animal cruelty.

In fact, a statement from the department says "[a]ny additional or future charges are unlikely" unless investigators get any more evidence to continue the case.

See also:
-Scott Graham Not Charged With Animal Abuse
-Scott Graham Accused of Mutilating Neighbor's Cat
-Scott Graham Told Cops His Trunk Had Blood and Dead Cat Smell Due to Big Cat Brawl

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animal abuse, arizona, cat mutilation, cats, maricopa county attorney's office, mesa, mesa police department

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Scott Graham, Alleged Cat Mutilator, May Not Be Charged With Animal Abuse

By Matthew Hendley Fri., Sep. 21 2012 at 2:45 PM

Categories: Animal Use and Abuse

UPDATE: Mesa police confirm the theft charge is the only charge against Graham.

Mesa PD

Scott Graham, alleged cat-mutilator.

Despite Scott Graham telling Mesa cops that he "played" with 30 to 40 cats he stole -- three of which were found dead an mutilated -- he may not be charged with animal abuse.

Instead, it seems pretty likely that he'll be charged with simple theft for stealing one cat.

See also:
-Scott Graham Accused of Mutilating Neighbor's Cat, Tells Cops He "Played" With 30 to 40 Cats
-Scott Graham Told Cops His Trunk Had Blood and Dead Cat Smell Due to Big Cat Brawl

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Scott Graham Told Cops His Trunk Had Blood and Dead Cat Smell Due to Big Cat Brawl

By Matthew Hendley Tue., Sep. 4 2012 at 2:46 PM

Categories: Animal Use and Abuse, Huh?

See also: Scott Graham Accused of Mutilating Neighbor's Cat

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This morning, Mesa police mentioned in a statement to the media that alleged cat mutilator Scott Graham told a "strange story" to investigators in response to the allegations.

Taking a look at court documents filed in the case, we have a pretty good guess as to what that strange story might be.

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Scott Graham Accused of Mutilating Neighbor's Cat, Tells Cops He "Played" With 30 to 40 Cats

By Matthew Hendley Tue., Sep. 4 2012 at 7:11 AM

Categories: Animal Use and Abuse

UPDATE: Don't worry, everyone, Graham says the cats were sneaking into his car and running a fight club.

Mesa PD

Scott Graham, alleged cat-mutilator.

If you're wondering who would steal their neighbor's cat and smash it up behind a strip mall -- 39-year-old Scott Graham would, according to Mesa police.

Once he was caught in the act lifting another neighbor's cat, police say he tossed that one out of his window and drove off.

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James Naylor Was Willing to Try a "Hung K9"; Of Course, Joe Arpaio's on the Case

By Matthew Hendley Tue., Aug. 14 2012 at 11:25 AM

Categories: Animal Use and Abuse

See also: Two Men (One of Whom is a Teacher) Arrested Trying to Have Sex with Dogs
See also: Craigslist Used To Find A Dog To "Fornicate" With Woman

MCSO

James Naylor

Yet again, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says detectives found someone on Craigslist ready and willing to have sex with a dog.

This time, it's 47-year-old James Naylor, who was allegedly looking for some "hung tops" on the website, but said he was "willing to try [a] hung K9" too.

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