Circuit Court
Dane County Circuit Court
RegulatorycourtMadison, WI
Court where the special prosecutor petition (Case No. 2024JD000001) was filed. In January 2025, the judge ordered a special prosecutor appointed.
Personnel
Dr. Sherstin RosenbergExpert Witness — Veterinarian
Dr. Lowell WickmanExpert Witness — Veterinarian
Dr. Patricia McConnellExpert Witness — Ethologist
Prof. Marc BekoffExpert Witness — Animal Behaviorist
Dr. Stacy Lopresti-GoodmanExpert Witness — Lab Animal Welfare
Related Facts (2)
E1In January 2025, a Dane County judge ordered the appointment of a special prosecutor, finding probable cause that Ridglan Farms has committed multiple criminal violations of Wisconsin Statute § 951.#76
E1La Crosse County DA Tim Gruenke was appointed as special prosecutor in February 2025 to investigate potential criminal animal cruelty at Ridglan Farms.#77