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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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Will The Rubashkins (Agriprocessors) Serve Any Time?

From the Washington Post May 18: POSTVILLE, Iowa — Antonio Escobedo ran to get his wife Monday when he saw a helicopter circling overhead and immigration agents approaching the meatpacking plant where they both work. The couple hid for hours … Continue reading

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ICE describes raid of Agriprocessors as ‘largest in Iowa history’

From the Des Moine Register: Postville, Ia. – At least 300 people were arrested today at the Agriprocessors, Inc. meat packing plant, federal officials said. The operation, which targeted people who illegally used other persons Social Security numbers and were … Continue reading

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