Activist Felon Who Stole Chickens Now Has ‘Joker’ Actor’s Full Support

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix is publicly defending a so-called animal rescuer facing jail time for stealing chickens from a Petaluma, California, slaughterhouse. Phoenix, best known for starring in the 2019…

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