mistreated

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They have called adult protective services repeatedly, claiming that their mom is being mistreated, court documents show, and have tried to monitor her own whereabouts, Ruth said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The Disclosure and File on 4 production 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

Egyptian rights organisations have said Farouk was denied his right to a fair trial and has been mistreated behind bars, including being denied adequate medical care and access to sunlight.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

We are all implicated when we allow other people to be mistreated.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson