On the eve of Chris’ hearing to argue a Motion to Dismiss, the Florida State Attorney drops the Florida Animal Enterprise Protection Act – Animal Enterprise Disruption charge against Chris. In an 18 page Motion to Dismiss that was submitted to the court, Chris’s defense team was prepared to argue that the Marine Mammal Conservancy, a not-for-profit organization, did not qualify as an Animal Enterprise by definition of the law.  That was great news for Chris, his defense team, and everyone that supports Chris!

The Florida State Attorney immediately filed an amended Information Sheet, charging Chris with two counts of Trespassing and one count of Criminal Mischief/Vandalism.  The case was transferred from Circuit Court back to County Court. While these charges carry fines up to $3,000, and up to 3 years in jail, we have every confidence that justice will prevail and Chris will be found Not Guilty of any wrong doing.

In Solidarity, for the Animals and with Chris! We will never back down!