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After her detention, the St. Louis resident was released from custody on Sunday morning, according to Direct Action Everywhere, which described herin a release to the pressas participating in their protests.
In atweetSunday, Direct Action Everywhere said Zemmel was detained after protesting Timberwolves billionaire owner Glen Taylor over claims of animal cruelty.
The group said Zemmel briefly attempted to whistle to stop play during Saturday’s game as she approached Taylor at his courtside seat in order to issue a so-called “technical foul and ejection,” along with a “fine” against him.
Zemmel was wearing a jersey with the number 5.3 on the back, in reference to the 5.3 million chickens killed at Rembrandt Enterprises, an Ohio egg farm that Taylor owns, Direct Action Everywhere Said.
Neither the group nor the Minnesota Target Center or the Timberwolves immediately responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment. It was unclear if Zemmel has obtained an attorney.
Direct Action Everywhere said the protests are part of an “activist campaign exposing taxpayer-funded animal cruelty.”
Inanother tweet, Direct Action Everywhere said the disruption was part of an effort to have Taylor “step down and return factory farm bailout money.”
In addition to Zemmel, another animal rights activist that was sitting next to her and dressed in all black with a blue jacket was reportedly removed after also attempting to protest at the game.
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“Johnson says he was treated with excessive force as a peaceful demonstrator, and is considering his legal options,” the group said.
source: people.com
