The Ontario Fur Breeders Association (OFBA) said it is “shocked and disappointed’ that the crown attorney for Durham Region has agreed to a plea bargain that lets Malcolm Klimowicz off the hook for breaking into a fur farm and releasing mink.
Videos of the event were posted and “the farmer and his 81 year-old mother have worried ever since the videos were released,” said Nancy Daigneault, speaking for the fur breeders association.
She said the family is also worried “Klimowicz and his followers have vowed to continue their on-going protests against local farmers and, in the case of break-ins, it is dangerous for the animals given the farms have strict bio-security policies in place.”
She said “the protestors have also falsely identified the owners of a local bed and breakfast as owners of the farm. This has forced the B&B to shut down due to on-going harassment.
“If is our hope and expectation the Crown (attorneys) in the other two regions where Klimowicz is facing charges for fur farm break-ins will remain steadfast and ensure a trial,” she said.
Correction on Nov. 2:
In fact a video was made, but none were released.
