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Recent Examples of mistreatment
Ridglan Farms agreed in October to give up its state breeding license as of July 1 as part of a deal to avoid prosecution on felony animal mistreatment charges.
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ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the court documents, Vasquez reported the mistreatment after Thanksgiving 2024, and in response, the harassment escalated.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Now, Miller will serve a 26-month prison sentence after being convicted on charges of criminally negligent homicide, maintaining a dangerous dog and two counts of criminal mistreatment in the first degree.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
CoreCivic, the private company that operates the California City facility, and DHS denied the accusations of unsanitary conditions and mistreatment of detainees.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Through extensive investigation, including surveillance footage and court records, the report highlights severe mistreatment of inmates, which led to significant reforms in practices across Missouri and Kansas in a true example of impactful journalism.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the court documents, Vasquez reported the mistreatment after Thanksgiving 2024, and in response, the harassment escalated.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
In October, Ridglan Farms reached an agreement to surrender its state breeding license effective July 1, in order to avoid prosecution on animal mistreatment charges.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
However, under an agreement reached in October, the facility will surrender its state breeding license effective July 1 to avoid prosecution on animal mistreatment charges.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the court documents, Vasquez reported the mistreatment after Thanksgiving 2024, and in response, the harassment escalated.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Now, Miller will serve a 26-month prison sentence after being convicted on charges of criminally negligent homicide, maintaining a dangerous dog and two counts of criminal mistreatment in the first degree.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
CoreCivic, the private company that operates the California City facility, and DHS denied the accusations of unsanitary conditions and mistreatment of detainees.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Through extensive investigation, including surveillance footage and court records, the report highlights severe mistreatment of inmates, which led to significant reforms in practices across Missouri and Kansas in a true example of impactful journalism.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the court documents, Vasquez reported the mistreatment after Thanksgiving 2024, and in response, the harassment escalated.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
In October, Ridglan Farms reached an agreement to surrender its state breeding license effective July 1, in order to avoid prosecution on animal mistreatment charges.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
However, under an agreement reached in October, the facility will surrender its state breeding license effective July 1 to avoid prosecution on animal mistreatment charges.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistreatment
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Prevent Child Abuse America, Children’s Trust Fund Alliance and the National Family Support Network are other voices in the conversation examining how social conditions correlate to child maltreatment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But during that time, the share of calls flagged as meeting the standard to investigate child maltreatment dropped from about one-third to one-quarter.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Officers understood that a move against Maduro without clear guarantees of immunity meant risking imprisonment, torture, confiscation of assets, and the ill-treatment of their families.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
3 Jan. 2026
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On the stand, Nash testified to Combs’ ill-treatment Fine during the years he was employed.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its outdated business model, exorbitant levels of debt, and years of general mismanagement is unloved by investors and out of step with what the market demands today — more premium seating targeting affluent and business travelers.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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On Facebook, the mother of the Poolville student-athlete in question said her son was approved for transfer with full eligibility, but the mishandling of the PAPF changed that.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of war crimes in connection with the Iran war, abuse of power and mishandling of the Department of Defense (DOD).—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Mistreatment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistreatment. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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