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Criminal Animal Abuse Charges Filed Against Former Turkey Farm Employees

Video footage of former Aviagen Turkeys, Inc. employees allegedly abusing birds has reportedly led to criminal indictments for animal abuse. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) apparently caught three turkey farm employees in the act, and 19 counts, including 11 felony charges, for cruelty to birds have been brought against them. Alabama-based Aviagen Turkeys reportedly fired all three workers for violating company policy. They could face significant jail time and fines if convicted. See meatingplace.com, February 9, 2009.

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