Jake Knight was charged with fraud by misrepresentation after allegedly stating he had authority to remove three breeding rabbits from a breeder in Sompting. The charge also outlined that Mr. Knight tried to expose Mrs. Rutter, the breeder, to cause a loss.

The allegations have been denied by Mr. Knight. He said in an interview with the Alliance: "I'm disappointed that I have been charged"

"It is beggars belief that they actually have the time and money to prosecute innocent people".

Mr. Knight, a student and volunteer with the Animal Rights Alliance, has already said he will plead not-guilty to the offence and stated that "he looked forward to his day in court". Mr. Knight is already facing another trial in September for other animal rights-related offences.

Source: Animal Rights Alliance

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