Tag: Forced Labor

Zhu Chen, Jiayi Chen, Jianjun Lu, Forced Labor, Georgia 2026
⏱ 2 min read In a shocking case of modern-day slavery, three men – Zhu Chen, Jiayi Chen, and Jianjun Lu – have been indicted for forced labor and related offenses at Cartersville-based flooring manufacturer Wellmade Industries. The alleged scheme involved recruiting Chinese nationals with false promises, then subjecting them to inhumane working conditions, including…

Nicole Daedone, Forced Labor Conspiracy, New York 2024
⏱ 3 min read Nicole Daedone, the founder of OneTaste, a sexual wellness education company, was sentenced to 9 years in prison for her role in a forced labor conspiracy that exploited vulnerable women in New York. Daedone, along with her accomplice Rachel Cherwitz, used psychological, emotional, and financial coercion to control their victims and…

James, John, and Mary Johnson Plead Guilty to Kidnapping, Forced La…
Disturbing case: Illinois family members plead guilty to kidnapping, forced labor, and conspiracy. Learn about human trafficking and the commitment to combat such crimes.
