Violations: Slaughterhouse Fined €15,000 for Animal Mistreatment

EPE, Netherlands – A slaughterhouse in Epe has been fined €15,000 for mistreating animals, a rare case that has drawn attention from animal rights activists. The Gosschalk slaughterhouse faced the fine and possible criminal prosecution for employees, after footage was released showing pigs and cows being abused with paddles, electric shocks, and tail-pulling on their … Read more

San Jose Child Care Facility Cited for Safety Violations After Drowning Incident

SAN JOSE, California – A tragic incident took place at a San Jose child care facility where two children drowned on Monday. Records from the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing division revealed that the facility had previously been cited for staffing and monitoring violations, as well as concerns about the potential for … Read more

European Leaders Must Urgently Reverse Course on Tunisia Migration Deal and Human Rights Violations

BRUSSELS, Belgium – European leaders faced criticism after striking a deal with Tunisia to curb migration to Europe in exchange for financial support amid the country’s economic crisis. Reports surfaced of hundreds of refugees and migrants being stranded in Tunisia’s desert border areas with Libya, with some experiencing extreme hardship due to a lack of … Read more

Norway Serial Killer, Breivik, Seeks End to Isolation in Prison, Citing Human Rights Violations

OSLO, NORWAY: Anders Behring Breivik, the far-right fanatic responsible for the 2011 bombing and shooting rampage in Norway that claimed 77 lives, is set to argue in court for an end to his isolation in prison, claiming it violates his human rights. Breivik, who also filed a lawsuit against the state seeking to lift restrictions … Read more

Dayton Public Schools Implements Tougher Consequences for Bus Driver Assaults and Policy Violations

DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Public Schools has announced changes to its policy following a violent attack on a bus driver. The district has released a statement outlining the new policy, which aims to create a safer environment for its employees, especially bus drivers. Under the new policy, individuals who violate district policies will face more … Read more