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Rubashkin Acquitted in Iowa Child Labor Trial

The Des Moines Register reports: Waterloo, Ia. – Former Agriprocessors Inc. executive Sholom Rubashkin was found not guilty Monday of all 67 misdemeanor child labor charges against him… State prosecutors alleged Rubashkin allowed minors to labor up to 90 hours … Continue reading

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Judge Denies Rubashkin Bail Bid

The Des Moines Register reports:   A federal judge has denied Sholom Rubashkin’s request to be released on bail until he is sentenced on 86 financial fraud convictions. Chief Judge Linda Reade ruled that Rubashkin, the former vice president of Agriprocessors, … Continue reading

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The Kosher Fight For Justice

Shmarya Rosenberg writes for Jewcy: Undocumented workers, always one phone call away from deportation and a moment away from being summarily fired, are afraid to object to abusive working conditions. This makes them ripe for exploitation, as has been amply … Continue reading

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Rubashkins Caught Red-Handed

FailedMessiah.com broke this story. Mashgiach writes: Rubashkin’s 11.5 Million Dollar, PR firm, 5W,(click for Link) recently hired by Rubashkin to whitewash their tainted criminal image, has not only not helped clear Rubashkins Meat co., of any Criminal Image but got … Continue reading

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