Group sues state attorney general for beef cover-up

A lawsuit has been filed against the Washington State Attorney General’s office for alleged violation of public records laws relating to the state’s investigation of IBP in 2000. Humane Farming Association (HFA),

an animal advocacy group, complained to the Attorney General four years ago that cows at the IBP plant were being “strung up and processed alive.” According to an HFA news release, public documents indicate that the state’s investigation was tainted by a pre-formed communication plan and an evident desire to protect IBP. The HFA suit claims that the state misused “statutory exemptions to avoid accountability for favoritism toward the company that was supposed to be the target of the criminal investigation.” HFA also claims to have documented proof that IBP continues the inhumane and potentially illegal practice of processing live animals.

“Animal-rights Group Sues Attorney General's Office,” The Associated Press, Donna Gordon Blankinship, June 26, 2004
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/179673_slaughter26.html

“Gregoire Documents Show ‘Big Beef’ Runs the Show,” United Poultry Concerns, Greg Howard, June 25, 2004
http://lists.envirolink.org/pipermail/ar-news/Week-of-Mon-20040621/026338.html (AR-News link)

Source - www.FarmedAnimal.net