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Hi John,

Yesterday, the prosecution concluded its case in the historic Perdue Rescue Trial, where activist Zoe Rosenberg faces felony and misdemeanor charges for rescuing four suffering birds from a Perdue slaughterhouse. Here’s a quick recap of what happened this week.

After three weeks of evidentiary motions and jury selection, opening statements began on Monday — covered by outlets including the San Francisco Chronicle ( [link removed] ) , which wrote:

“Though Rosenberg is technically the one on trial, they plan to force a deep review of the often-unsavory practices occurring at meat-processing facilities across the country.”

Then, the prosecution presented all their evidence. They called just *three witnesses* : one Sheriff's Deputy and two Perdue employees. Their main evidence was the very video of the rescue that Zoe and DxE *posted openly online*.

But the most striking part of their testimony wasn’t what they showed — it was what they *refused to say*.

Perdue’s witnesses were careful to *avoid calling things what they are* :

* They said birds are *“processed”* instead of slaughtered.
* They described the pile of discarded organs and other chicken parts that the slaughterhouse churns out as *processing water plus material not for human consumption*.
* One Perdue witness even stated when pressed, *“I cannot call it slaughter.”*

This was surprising given that Perdue’s business is built on slaughtering animals. Petaluma Poultry alone slaughters over 10 million animals each year. The refusal of Perdue employees to use the word “slaughter” reveals a deep discomfort with the reality of what happens inside these facilities.

Another surprise was that the prosecution subpoenaed three DxE organizers, including me, to try to force us to testify as rebuttal witnesses after Zoe testifies. Days later, they abruptly dropped my subpoena, underscoring the seeming uncertainty of their case.

On Monday, the defense will begin presenting its case. This case isn’t just about defending Zoe’s compassionate act. It’s about exposing the truth that powerful corporations would rather keep hidden.

Your support is needed to amplify this exposure. Become a monthly donor today. We’re over halfway to our goal and are so grateful to everyone who will help us cross the finish line. ( [link removed] ) Monthly gifts of any size will be boosted by an additional $100 donation from a supporter. At $25+/month, you’ll also receive a limited edition Right to Rescue mug featuring animals at the heart of our trials.

Follow the Perdue Trial X account ( [link removed] ) or our Court Watch blog ( [link removed] ) for the latest updates.

Thanks,
Cassie

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