Stanislaus DA: Prosecute Agresti Calf Ranch

DxE drone investigators documented extreme animal abuse at Agresti Calf Ranch and the only action taken was Agresti firing the employee. This is not the solution. We know Agresti’s inability to properly train its workers is the real culprit (aside from animal exploitation in general) and California penal code 599b states that corporations must be held accountable for animal cruelty from any employee. Specifically, it states that when “unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering is caused or permitted; and the words “owner” and “person” include corporations as well as individuals; and the knowledge and acts of any agent of, or person employed by, a corporation in regard to animals transported, owned, or employed by, or in the custody of, the corporation, MUST be held to be the act and knowledge of the corporation as well as the agent or employee.” Agresti Calf Ranch must be held accountable for the animal cruelty they’re inflicting on calves. So we’re calling on the Stanislaus County District Attorney to file criminal animal cruelty charges against Agresti Calf Ranch! Please join us for this nonviolent protest. We’ll brief at Courthouse Plaza, 1100 I St, Modesto, CA at 11am before heading to the DA’s office. WHEN: 11am, Wednesday June 3rd WHERE: 1100 I St, Modesto, CA WEAR: Whatever you like. Business casual could be great but not fully necessary. WHO: Everyone is welcome! However, please do not come if you have or recently had symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19. ACCESSIBILITY: There will be some standing and walking. We’ll have a couple chairs on hand in case anyone needs to rest. --- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcEx6VGYyUElxMU50dGF0QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7ue7AVgKTdQJLAC8InHLZ24IgA_YLrwwnrJbf51wPkT-smrE38W4BDmCWQ6A_aem_YWdncwBPw0K-bKH5TRjQsatSxELC%26brid%3DYWdncwFGRmSr9tN6M3WY0KAwD64j&h=AUAJGYOAr39v_81UR6MY89E3_c9VP-OzGtgqNOFZ9z_YOXvoMwm4VVCptUxujnNK_N6thSTbC42YEFk3JS6_Gj49oPTVhsTDSTZBemOGnlxq2Yclizr5ZRcdKJDAF78eK6nAr_Ug5GiBMFUH&tn=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAw41tEu3ncd0HDtHWqRH9NBzF-u-qoF8BguF7tUm4---G7uL7VIugSYqUvTn80gFwHOb04P3glhhYGsNfoj6zT_qDVIPBL5Ik1Kgg21OW2DikSGI9CCRY2eG43tN2Rp_4ZbxzWROvkJNqrUSTAHXOKSQ8ReO-c2vk). To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here: dxe.io/handbook