Editor’s Note: Former KTVU anchor Leslie Griffith, who has covered Ringling Bros for years and was profiled in the Guardian for her work, is covering the elephant abuse trial in Washington DC.
By Leslie Griffith
Kenneth Feld, the sole owner of Feld Entertainment and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus did not appear in U.S Federal Court yesterday. Buying his way out of trouble is a way of life for Ken Feld, but this time, he just may be trapped.
These animal rights people are not clowning around. Many of us in the courtroom craned our curious necks to get a glimpse of him, but he ditched us, just like my big brother used to ditch me when a pretty-willing date was waiting. Yep, Feld stayed true to his reclusive reputation and played the role he always plays, the illusive circus master who calls the moves behind the scenes.