investigation, it was announced the following month that the driver was charged with the Highway Traffic Act offence of careless driving causing death, with authorities stating there was no indication of intent or crime in his action. Aftermath Animal rights activists from around the world dedicated actions to Russell's memory such as die-ins outside the High Commission of Canada in London, England, a sit-in outside a slaughterhouse in Atena Lucana, Italy, a march and rally calling for justice for Russell in downtown Toronto, and a food distribution in Mumbai, India. A demonstration in California was attended by Joaquin Phoenix, who later joined other animal rights activists in a protest outside Fearman's Pork Inc. slaughterhouse. Speaking of Russell, Phoenix said, "While her tragic death has brought upon deep sorrow in the Animal Save community, we will honour her memory by vigorously confronting the cruelties she fought so hard to prevent by marching with Black Lives, protecting Indigenous rights, fighting for LGBTQ equality, and living a compassionate vegan life." On July 30, 2020, a pig-watering demonstration outside Fearman's Pork Inc. slaughterhouse was interrupted by counter-protesters, who tried to prevent the activists from giving water to pigs and held signs with derogatory references to Russell. Russell's death also became an issue in the protests and counter protests in Niagara-on-the-Lake about the use of horse-drawn carriages. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's Hamilton/Burlington branch posthumously awarded Russell the Dr. Jean Rumny Award for commitment and dedication to animals. Activist Varun Virlan released a short film about Russell titled Killed For Compassion, which was shown at the 2020 International Vegan Film Festival. Shaun Monson, director of Earthlings, released a documentary about Russell titled There Was a Killing. In March 2021, advocacy group Animal Justice sued the Ontario government over the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act. In June 2022, Russell's widower filed a lawsuit against the transporter driver and the companies involved in the incident. See also Anita Krajnc case Death of Jill Phipps List of animal rights advocates References External links Regan Russell obituary Animal rights protests Deaths by person in Canada June 2020 events in Canada Protest-related deaths