Georgia Supreme Court Decision Changes Nothing in Bainbridge Monkeys Case: PETA Statement

For Immediate Release:
April 9, 2025

Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382

Bainbridge, Ga. –

Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Science Advisor Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel:

The Georgia Supreme Court’s decision not to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in the challenge to the bond validation order changes nothing. Safer Human Medicine (SHM) is no closer today to fulfilling its promises—or its obligations—than it was two years ago. This narrow jurisdictional ruling has no bearing on the two critical state lawsuits still pending: the Open Meetings Act case and the public nuisance case. Either one could halt this project entirely.

SHM is trying to manufacture momentum where none exists. Their project is years behind schedule, legally stalled, and consistently rejected by the community. Instead of addressing the serious legal, ethical, and public health obstacles they face, SHM continues to obscure the facts, sidestep accountability, and mislead the public.

PETA stands with the citizens of Bainbridge and will continue to support their fight for transparency, accountability, and a future free from the dangers and deception of this reckless proposal.

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