California Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Fair Officials for Slaughter of Family’s Pet Goat

California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office has countersued in response to a lawsuit over the seizure and slaughter of a 9-year-old girl’s pet goat. The office argues that the blame lies with the girl’s mother, Jessica Long, who signed an online contract when the goat was entered into a fair auction. The contract stated that Long would be responsible for any damage or injury, and the office claims that she should pay for the defense of the officials she is suing. Long’s attorneys have criticized the countersuit, calling it an attempt to intimidate her. The case has generated national attention and sparked debates about the ethics of raising pets as meat.