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FALL RIVER ( AP) - The owner of a Massachusetts farm where authorities say they found about 1,400 animals in overcrowded, overheated and dangerous living conditions has pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges. Richard Medeiros entered the plea Wednesday in Bristol Superior Court...

At last night's meeting, the Westport Board of Selectmen issued a statement regarding the massive animal abuse case at a local tenant farm. In their statement, the board described the current state of the case against the property owner and tenants, along with potential actions to avoid this from happening again...

Advocates came together Monday night to support animal rights in the wake of the Westport farm cruelties. The vigil was held just outside the Wesport Board of Health Department for the animals who died on the farm. Activist Jodie Greenleaf was among the speakers at the vigil...