Please share! Petition going to Prosecutor Andrew Palestini Dec 2/22


This petition will be sent to Passaic County Prosecutor Andrew Palestini of the Animal Cruelty Unit Dec 2/22. The goal is to motivate him to investigate this crime regardless of where the cubs were found slaughtered. They were found just inside a NJ State Park, thus Matthew Ligus might get off on a technicality, facing up to 6k in fines. For so many reason, this is unacceptable! First, he’s apparently been killing small animals since childhood, this is a clear escalation. This crime was committed close to a middle school, and within 450 feet of homes. His home backs onto the state park, with no public entrances in any direction within a mile of his home. How did he enter the park? Did he enter the park? Where was he when he discharged his illegal rifle? What about our red flag laws? These and more questions need to be investigated. Ligus’ court date is Dec. 14/22 via Zoom at the Ringwood courthouse. We need as many people as possible on this call to express our outrage at this crime! Stay tuned for more updates, and please share this petition. Thank you for your support!