Plain City Dairy Farm Cleared Of Animal Abuse Allegations
A Central Ohio dairy farm embroiled in scandal over alleged cow abuse won’t face additional charges, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday.
The declaration comes after a second grand jury was called in to review an undercover video recorded at Conklin Dairy Farms in Plain City that shows cattle being violently abused. The first grand jury’s findings led to a one-time Conklin employee being charged with animal abuse.
The second grand jury stepped in to determine if other Conklin employees could also face criminal charges for such misconduct. Jurors handed over their findings to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office last Friday.
Conklin responded to this latest development in a prepared statement, saying, “Today’s announcement by the Union County Prosecutor is a bittersweet one for our family. Without question, it is gratifying that the grand jury found no reason to bring any charges against our farm, family members or current employees. However, we remain extraordinarily saddened by the willful abuse of animals on our farm by one of our former workers, as seen on the undercover video. It does not reflect our family’s long-standing commitment to animal care and well-being.”
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