RFK Jr. allegedly cut dead raccoon penis
SkimNews Take
The article's framing of ethical collection practices highlights how even seemingly innocuous biological samples, when obtained outside established protocols, can raise questions of legality and scientific integrity.
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- Rep. Adelita Grijalva raised the allegation that RFK Jr. collected a dead raccoon’s penis during a Capitol Hill appearance.
- Isabel Vincent’s book “RFK Jr.: The Fall and Rise” quotes a 2001 journal entry where Kennedy wrote he cut the raccoon’s penis to study it later.
- RFK Jr. did not answer Grijalva’s question about the raccoon incident, focusing instead on NIH budget and DEI.
- Icelandic Phallological Museum displays raccoon bacula obtained from legally harvested specimens used in wildlife ecology research.
- Kennedy’s daughter reported that he removed a whale’s head from a carcass and transported it on his vehicle, potentially violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Why it matters: RFK Jr.’s credibility faces scrutiny as the alleged animal‑part collection could trigger legal review under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, while opponents gain ammunition for political attacks.
