AdvertisementResearch Chimps Get Their Day In Court In New YorkMay 27, 2015Krishnadev CalamurfacebookEmailShould chimps have the same legal rights as these lawyers? Steven Wise, president of the Nonhuman Rights Foundation, who is representing research chimps Hercules and Leo, says yes. Assistant Attorney General Christopher Coulston disagrees. They both made their arguments Wednesday in Manhattan State Supreme Court in New York. (AP)