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Article: Earth Liberation Front and Arsonist "Support Committees" Funded By PETA, Says Center for Consumer Freedom

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February 14, 2002
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In the wake of this week's congressional hearings on eco-terrorism, new evidence shows a close relationship between the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the violent Earth Liberation Front (ELF). The FBI has labeled ELF as "the largest and most active U.S.- based terrorist group."

Richard Berman, Executive Director for the Center for Consumer Freedom, said the financial links between PETA and ELF are very disturbing. "An investigation of IRS documents shows that over the past 6 years PETA has given significant money to the legal support funds of criminals with close affiliations to both ELF and Animal ...

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