Peanut the Squirrel's Owners Sue NY Over Pet Execution, AR-15 Seizure

Nov 27, 2024, 04:09 PM

The owners of Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon, Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner, are set to sue the state of New York. They allege that their pets were unlawfully seized and executed by state agents, who may have fabricated a story to justify the actions. The lawsuit claims violations including unlawful search and seizure, violation of freedom of speech, and other due process violations. The state also confiscated an AR-15 from the owners during the incident, which has been cited as a potential basis for a significant legal challenge.