Prosecuting Wisconsin beagle activists could cost millions, attorney says
An attorney says taxpayer costs to prosecute roughly 50 activists who tried to take beagles from a Wisconsin breeder accused of abuse could reach $5 million.
An attorney estimates it could cost as much as $5 million to prosecute about 50 animal rights activists who attempted to remove beagles from a now-defunct Wisconsin breeder accused of abusing the dogs. The estimate, given by an attorney involved in the matter, underscores potential taxpayer expense tied to pursuing charges against the activists.