In 2019 50 activists were arrested as part of a 'Meat the Victims' action inside Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. This farm is regarded by the industry as one of the "best" farms - owned and operated by a board member of the BC Pork Producers Association. The action was in response to undercover footage from within the farm which showed unimaginable suffering and abuse. An extensive police investigation led to our guests Amy Sorrano, Nick Schafer and Roy Sasano, as well as the whistleblower responsible for the footage, Geoff Regier, being charged with a combined 21 indictable offenses (the highest criminal level in Canada). While Geoff has had his charges dropped, the remaining 3 of the Excelsior 4, who are still facing charges are finally starting trial this month, on June 27. It will be an extensive four-week trial by jury in the BC Supreme Court, and they face years in prison if convicted.
The Freedom of Species Team