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Exhibit 625

U.S. attorney general probing beef packers seeks tips from ranchers (Capital Press)

Exhibit 625 ยท Journalism

U.S. attorney general probing beef packers seeks tips from ranchers (Capital Press)

Reports the 4 May 2026 announcement by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of antitrust investigations of meatpacking, with more than three million documents reviewed and whistleblower awards of up to 30 percent for criminal penalties above $1 million. DOJ lists the event on its site as the video "Acting Attorney General Blanche Announces Antitrust Investigations on Meatpacking Operations" (4 May 2026).

Source
Capital Press
Date
5 May 2026
Grade
Reported
Document
https://capitalpress.com/2026/05/05/u-s-attorney-general-probing-beef-packers-seeks-tips-from-ranchers/
Accessed
2026-11-09
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Finding AGR-5.8
Reported According to Reuters, President Trump said on 7 November 2025 that he had asked DOJ to investigate beef packers, and Attorney General Pam Bondi replied that an investigation was underway. According to Capital Press, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced antitrust investigations of meatpacking on 4 May 2026.