***NEWS UPDATE*** KEY LARGO, FL : On February 4, 2013, Chris was granted a continuance to April 4, 2013 with trial set for April 22, 2013. Chris’ defense team filed a Motion to Dismiss the Animal Enterprise Disruption charge under the Florida Animal Enterprise Act the State has brought against him. This Motion will be argued sometime in April 2013, there is no date set at this point in time.
As with all cases involving charges against activists, what affects one of us, affects us all. It is so critical that everyone pull together and unite around this common cause – for Chris, for the movement, and for the animals. Thank You!!
***NEWS UPDATE*** KEY LARGO, FL : On November 4, 2012, lead counsel for Chris’ legal team appeared in court to request a continuance on several grounds, one of which was the need to deposition new people who surfaced in recent depositions. It is apparent that a certain federal agency has been involved in Chris’ case prior to his arrest last August. We will be requesting further subpoenas to question those individual(s) involved. Additionally, as the State is well aware, we are working on a motion to dismiss the felony FAEPA charge — in the State’s words “an unsuccessful motion to dismiss”. This will soon be filed before the presiding Judge to rule on (not the State (!)). The Judge granted us a continuance to February 4, 2013!
This gives the legal team some breathing room to solidify Chris’ defense for trial on February 18, 2013. This entire ordeal is very stressful for Chris and those close to him, and without your support, it would be very hard for anyone to cope with the daily oppression that has been a fact of Chris’ life over the past year. It’s also an everyday event for the people who are intent on prosecuting Chris – they are watching, they are listening, and they are waiting. But no matter what — we will never back down from exercising our rights and doing what is right. We want to thank all of Chris’ supporters for their loyalty — and we promise you, we will prevail at the end of this journey and come out stronger than ever! In unity and solidarity always!
***NEWS UPDATE*** October 1, 2012, KEY LARGO, FL : On today’s date, lead counsel for Chris’ legal team appeared in court to request a continuance on several grounds, one of which was the need to deposition (interview) the remaining witness in this matter. The continuance was granted. This is good news for the defense, as it gives our side more time to prepare for trial, file motions, etc. Most importantly, it allows us more time to focus on local initiatives that will raise greater awareness of the case, and help expose the absolute mala fide charges against Chris.
The PRE-TRIAL STATUS HEARING is now scheduled for NOVEMBER 5TH at 9:00 a.m. in Key Largo, FL. Jury selection and trial are scheduled for NOVEMBER 26TH at 8:30 a.m.
As always, a BIG thank you to everyone for your unwavering support! IN SOLIDARITY!!!
***NEWS UPDATE*** AUGUST 6, 2012, KEY LARGO, FL : On today’s date, lead counsel for Chris’ legal team appeared in court to request a continuance on several grounds, one of which was the need to deposition (interview) the remaining witnesses in this matter. The continuance was granted. This is good news for the defense, as it gives our side more time to query key ‘witnesses’, file motions, etc. Most importantly, it allows us more time to focus on local initiatives that will raise greater awareness of the case, and help expose the absolute mala fide charges against Chris.
The PRE-TRIAL STATUS HEARING is now scheduled for OCTOBER 1ST at 9:00 a.m. in Key Largo, FL. Jury selection and trial are scheduled for OCTOBER 22ND at 8:30 a.m.
In the days and weeks ahead, we will be posting news of various events and will be asking for your participation. Several of these promise to be fun. : ) As always, a BIG thank you to everyone for your unwavering support! IN SOLIDARITY!!!
***NEWS UPDATE*** June 4th, Key Largo, FL – Chris’ legal counsel appeared at the scheduled pre-trial hearing this morning and upon request, were granted a continuance of the trial. (Grounds: to date, one of the state’s key witnesses needs a deposition.)
The new PRE-TRIAL STATUS HEARING is now scheduled for AUGUST 6th at 9:00 am in Key Largo, FL. Jury selection and trial are scheduled for AUGUST 20th at 8:30am.
Thank you for all of your continued support!!
***NEWS UPDATE*** April 10th, Key Largo, FL – Chris and his legal counsel appeared at the scheduled pre-trial hearing this morning and upon request, were granted a continuance of the trial. (Grounds: to date, the state’s key witnesses still have not made themselves available to the defense for mandatory depositions.)
The new PRE-TRIAL STATUS HEARING is now scheduled for JUNE 4th at 9:00 am in Key Largo, FL. Jury selection and trial are scheduled for JUNE 18th at 8:30am.
Over the coming weeks, Chris’ supporters will be asked to assist with the case in a number of ways. We need to resume fund-raising to help defray costs associated with necessary legal expenses incurred on behalf of Chris’ defense. Because of the complexity of the case, we are seeking the additional input of attorneys experienced in activist and AETA-type cases. There are many ways that you can help out…please watch this page for further updates and details.
As with all cases involving charges against activists, what affects one of us, affects us all. It is so critical that everyone pull together and unite around this common cause – for Chris, for the movement, and for the animals. Thank You!!
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On January 24, 2012, Chris and his legal counsel requested that the Court grant a Continuance, as the defense team was not ready for trial. The Judge granted this and scheduled a pre-trial hearing for April 10, 2012, with jury selection set for April 16, 2012. As of this writing, the actual trial date will be set on April 10th, and it is anticipated that the trial will follow very soon after the jury selection date. Over the coming weeks/months Chris will need your support! Further details: To Be Announced.
- Continuance Order – State of Florida vs Lagergren
I wish you the best, thankyou and god bless you chris, your a great person and a friend to all animal who r nin need of protection;;