CRIMES WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES - gpvec
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enforCement of state laWs<br />
multiple incidents of cruelty. The tape showed non-ambulatory cows being repeatedly<br />
struck in the face, rammed and dropped with a forklift, and dragged by a chain. One<br />
animal was sprayed with a high-pressure hose in an attempt to get her to her feet while<br />
an employee shouted, “Up or die.” 236 Following exposure of the investigation the FSIS<br />
took several actions including suspending inspection at the plant. 237 The San Bernardino<br />
District Attorney filed state animal cruelty charges against two Hallmark employees<br />
terminated by the plant for their role in the incidents. One was charged with five felonies<br />
and three misdemeanors and the other with three misdemeanors. 238<br />
236 HSUS, California prosecutor files cruelty charges against slaughter plant employees (news release), February<br />
15, 2008.<br />
237 USDA-FSIS, Statement of Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer regarding Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing<br />
Company two year product recall (news release 0046.08), February 17, 2008.<br />
238 Martin A, Largest recall of ground beef is ordered, The New York Times, February 18, 2008.<br />
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