Day 393

February 16, 2026

2 incidents

  1. Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Corruption & Self-Dealing

    UN experts warn crimes may constitute crimes against humanity

    Independent experts mandated by the UN Human Rights Council issue a statement that a number of the acts documented in the Epstein files, which could amount to sexual slavery, trafficking and torture, 'may reasonably meet the legal threshold of crimes against humanity.' They describe it as a 'global criminal enterprise' and demand prosecution.

    From: Epstein Files: DOJ Withholds Evidence, UN Experts Warn of Crimes Against Humanity

  2. Major Abuse of Power Federal Dismantlement

    Food Navigator reports on cumulative FDA and USDA staff cuts

    Food Navigator-USA reports that the FDA has lost 3,859 employees in 2025 and 473 so far in 2026, with the USDA experiencing parallel losses. The cumulative impact on food safety oversight is described as unprecedented.

    From: FDA Food Safety Collapse: 3,500+ Staff Cut and Outbreak Investigation Capacity Gutted