Last month, FOX 32 Chicago reported on a group of animal rights activists that used drones to document animal abuse at unlicensed private rodeos in the Chicago area.
Activists are celebrating after Will County prosecutors used their video to file animal cruelty charges against one of the rodeo riders.State’s Attorney James Glasgow said he was stunned when he saw drone video of a rider punching, slapping and whipping a horse in the head at a private rodeo in Joliet in late July. Glasgow ordered an investigation and on Monday charged 23-year-old Christofer Dorado of Batavia with two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
On Sunday, Hindi and his team of drone experts captured more video at a private rodeo held in Lockport, showing a steer so badly injured it collapsed in the rodeo ring, receiving no help or veterinary care. Glasgow plans to push for a new state law requiring that private rodeo events be licensed, with a vet present and strictly banning any abusive practices.
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