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Darren Thurston | |
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| Born | Darren Todd Thurston c. 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Occupation | Former activist |
| Criminal status | Deported to Canada following expiration of sentence |
| Conviction(s) | Eco-sabotage related charges |
| Criminal penalty | 37 months in prison |
Darren Todd Thurston (born c. 1970) is a former Canadian animal rights activist.
In July 2006, Thurston pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy and related arson charges that occurred from 1996 through 2001 in Oregon and four other U.S. states, and which were claimed in the name of the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and the Animal Liberation Front (ALF).[1] The FBI arrested Thurston and 10 other members of a west coast-based animal rights and environmentalist organization that the FBI and media called "The Family."[2] The arrests were made as part of the FBI's Operation Backfire.[3]
Thurston was sentenced in May 2007 to 37 months in prison in exchange for his cooperation with the investigation.[4]
- ^ "Four Defendants Plead Guilty to Arson and Conspiracy Charges Associated With Earth Liberation Front and Animal Liberation Front". News On 6. U.S. Newswire. November 9, 2006. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ^ Barnard, Jeff (May 26, 2007). "Third Family Member Sentenced for Arson". Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. pp. B3. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ^ Bell, Stewart (January 21, 2006). "Canadian indicted for 'domestic terrorism'; Animal rights activist accused of attacks in five American states". and "'Animals are just as worthwhile as people'; Indictment". National Post. Toronto, Ontario. pp. A1, A12. Retrieved January 21, 2006 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Barnard, Jeff (July 21, 2006). "Three plead guilty in Oregon to firebombing spree". Seattle Times. Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.