Why is OHSU also making the records available to the press?
OHSU is concerned that IDA, a group opposed to animal research, and other animal rights groups will attempt to use the records to paint a biased, false picture of OHSU’s primate center and research in animals in general. For example, activists might suggest that a rare animal illness or behavior is common at ONPRC. Also, the records happen to be from the same timeframe when IDA’s Matt Rossell took a job at the center to allege animal abuse. The allegations were proven false in a two-month federal investigation. However it is likely that Rossell, who continues to actively promote his false allegations, will use the records to once again try to negatively influence public opinion of OHSU research.
