mistreated

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The BBC's Disclosure and File on 4 investigation featured contributions from former workers from the Philippines, Ghana and India who alleged they had been mistreated by the company.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In an interview in 1980, Donald Trump called the entire hostage episode a horror and said it was ridiculous that the U.S. allowed its people to be mistreated for so long.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Chinese authorities have denied that Lai has been mistreated in prison, and said he is in "good health".

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Speaking to AFP, following his more than seven weeks in detention in the town of Ussuriisk, Sehili sounded upbeat, saying he was not mistreated and that his experience helped him learn about the Russian people.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

There are so many ways in which animals are mistreated, many that people don’t even know about.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall