The Ridglan 47: Beagle Rescue on Trial

They rescued 22 beagles in Wisconsin. Now dozens of animal rights activists are facing felony charges. Was it theft or a rescue mission to save animals from suffering? In this episode, UNCHAINEDTV brings you coverage of the Ridglan 47 preliminary court hearings in Wisconsin, where activists are fighting criminal charges connected to the March 15, 2026 removal of beagles from Ridglan Farms, a facility that bred dogs for research. Jane Velez-Mitchell and the UNCHAINEDTV team cover the demonstrations outside the Dane County Courthouse, with powerful statements from actress and defendant Alexandra Paul, animal rights attorney Wayne Hsiung, and other advocates. Legal commentators examine the arguments surrounding open rescue, animal protection laws, and the criminal charges facing activists. The coverage also raises important questions about freedom of the press and the rights of journalists documenting animal rights demonstrations. In this episode: Why activists removed 22 beagles from Ridglan Farms The felony charges facing the Ridglan 47 Alexandra Paul's powerful courthouse remarks The legal debate over animal rescue versus theft Concerns about press freedom and animal rights reporting What happens when people risk their freedom to save animals? Stream free on UNCHAINEDTV at https://watch.unchainedtv.com or download the UNCHAINEDTV app on your phone or TV.