Militant vegan accused of stealing a calf is praised by animal rights activists 

Militant vegan accused of stealing a piglet and a $1,500 fresian calf is praised as ‘a hero’ by animal rights activists as farmers accuse his group of spreading lies

  • A vegan accused of stealing a calf has been praised by animal rights activists
  • Spokesman from Direct Action Everywhere said James Warden is a ‘hero’ 
  • The animal liberation group said Warden stole the calf they claimed was sick
  • The calf’s owner Michael Partridge said the animal had not been mistreated

A militant vegan accused of stealing a piglet and a $1,500 fresian calf from farmers has been praised by animal rights activists.

James Warden allegedly stole the cow from Western Australian farm last year, claiming it was sick and he was rescuing it from mistreatment before it was later returned unharmed. 

He is also accused of a taking a dead piglet from a piggery and putting it on display outside shops as a protest in Belmont, New South Wales in September 2018.

 

James Warden, a militant vegan accused of stealing a piglet and a $1,500 fresian calf from farmers has been praised by animal rights activists

Matt Johnson, a spokesman for Direct Action Everywhere, commended Warden for his actions and labelled him a hero

Matt Johnson, a spokesman for Direct Action Everywhere, commended Warden for his actions and labelled him a hero

This week his fellow activists from animal group Direct Action Everywhere labelled him a hero as he faced court over the alleged thefts. 

Matt Johnson, a spokesman for DAE, commended Warden for his actions.

‘People like James are just heroes and an inspiration to compassionate and animal lovers everywhere,’ he told Nine News. 

DAE even shared a video to their Facebook page in honour of Warden on Wednesday.

‘My friend James rescued a sick calf who he found collapsed on the floor of a veal farm,’ the video says.

‘He named the calf Theo and rushed him to receive medical care.’

The video goes on to say it’s an ‘injustice’ Warden is in trouble. 

The calf's owner Michael Partridge (pictured) told Nine News the animal had not been mistreated

The calf’s owner Michael Partridge (pictured) told Nine News the animal had not been mistreated

Warden fronted Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday, charged with three counts of trespass, and two counts each of stealing and aggravated burglary

Warden fronted Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday, charged with three counts of trespass, and two counts each of stealing and aggravated burglary

But the calf owner has disputed allegations the animal was mistreated, claiming the liberation group are lying. 

Farmer Michael Partridge told Nine News the animal had not been mistreated.

‘I’m just amazed with the lies they tell,’ he said.

‘Our farm has been open on many occasions to show our production system. We’ve got nothing to hide here.’ 

Warden fronted Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday, charged with three counts of trespass, and two counts each of stealing and aggravated burglary.

The $1,500 calf was allegedly taken to an animal rescue farm in Waroona but was later returned to its owners in good health. Pictured: Warden in a pig farm

The $1,500 calf was allegedly taken to an animal rescue farm in Waroona but was later returned to its owners in good health. Pictured: Warden in a pig farm

The calf was allegedly taken to an animal rescue farm in Waroona but was later returned to its owners in good health. 

Police previously said all the crimes happened between August and February at Western Australian properties in Nambeelup, Hopeland, West Pinjarra, Benger and Mundijong. 

Warden has been bailed but with strict conditions, including a $10,000 personal undertaking and $5000 surety.

He also cannot possess a passport, must report weekly to police and stay away from farms. 

Warden is scheduled to face Mandurah Magistrates Court on May 3. 

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