Dog Trainer in Missouri Cited for Animal Abuse After Viral Video Shows Mistreatment of German Shepherd

PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – A dog trainer in Missouri is facing multiple citations, including animal abuse and operating without a license, after a viral video captured him mistreating a German Shepherd. Matt Fiala, who runs a dog training service called Advanced Canine Training, was seen on video throwing water on the dog, kicking the crate, and turning it upside down, causing the frightened canine to try to escape. Pleasant Hill Police Chief Tommy Wright called …

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Prosecution and Fine for Slaughterhouse in Landmark Animal Mistreatment Case

EPE, NETHERLANDS – A Dutch slaughterhouse has been fined €15,000 for mistreating animals, in a case that animal rights activists claim is a first. The Gosschalk slaughterhouse in Epe faced the fine and criminal prosecution for mistreatment of animals after undercover video footage of pigs and cows being beaten and given electric shocks on their way to slaughter was released by animal activists. The footage, filmed in 2020, prompted large clients like McDonald’s and Boni …

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South Carolina Jails Under Civil Rights Investigations for Inmate Deaths and Mistreatment

Columbia, South Carolina – The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated civil investigations into two detention centers in South Carolina following reports of multiple inmate deaths resulting from mistreatment and unsafe living conditions. The Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in Charleston and the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Columbia are the focus of the separate probes, launched by the department’s civil rights division based on credible allegations. Both jails are individually funded and operated …

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Northern Cambria Couple Face Charges for Alleged Mistreatment of Dogs

NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA – The Northern Cambria County area is at the center of a developing story involving cases of dog mistreatment. According to Northern Cambria Borough Police Chief Derek Stitt, a disturbing discovery was made at the home of Devon Imler and Sara Galla on 38th Street. Investigators found a dog with its throat slit, indicating signs of neglect and cruelty. Charges of neglect, cruelty, and aggravated cruelty of animals have been filed against …

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Animal Rights Activists Release Shocking Footage of Alleged Mistreatment at Tasmanian Abattoir

SHEFFIELD, Australia – New footage has emerged, revealing alleged instances of animal cruelty at a Tasmanian abattoir in the state’s north. Activists are claiming that the Local Meat Co in Sheffield is the latest facility to come under scrutiny from the Farm Transparency Project (FTP) following the release of disturbing videos reportedly captured at Tasmanian Quality Meats (TQM) late last year. The FTP released additional images and videos on Tuesday, alleging that they were obtained …

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Assault Apology: Sean “Diddy” Combs Issues Public Acknowledgement for Mistreatment of Cassie Ventura

Los Angeles, California – Sean “Diddy” Combs publicly apologized on May 19 for physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in 2016. The apology followed the release of exclusive hotel surveillance footage by CNN, showing Combs engaging in violent behavior towards Ventura in the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City. In a video statement posted on Instagram, Combs expressed remorse for his actions, acknowledging the inexcusable behavior captured in the video. He took full responsibility for …

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Investigation Launched Into South Carolina Jails Over Inmate Deaths and Mistreatment

Columbia, South Carolina – Federal authorities have initiated civil investigations into two detention centers in South Carolina based on reports of mistreatment and unsafe living conditions resulting in multiple inmate deaths. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the probes following allegations of use of force, medical neglect, suicides, structural unsafety, sexual assaults, homicides, and widespread violence at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in Charleston and the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Columbia. The …

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