We allege that these defendants operated a business that profited by systematically underpaying their employees, denying them basic protections, and exposing them to hazardous and degrading conditions. These serious charges send a strong message that this kind of exploitation will not be tolerated in Brooklyn, and we will continue to use every available tool to hold unscrupulous employers accountable and seek restitution for workers.
"It makes me feel a myriad of things," Charlotte Woodward, a 35-year-old woman with Down Syndrome told The Post. "Not only do I find it disturbing, I find it personally upsetting. I also feel anger and outrage."
Selestine Kemoli fled to the Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh in 2020, terrified and desperate... she was being abused. She told the embassy's labor attache that her boss slashed her breasts with a paring knife, forced her to drink urine and raped her.
"The womanâs family alongside other services had worked hard to help the woman enjoy as much independence as possible, but these efforts were undermined and negated by targeted and predatory attack."
Killbride emphasizes the harsh realities faced by workers in the adult industry, stating that they encounter extreme exploitation and are focused on immediate, painful experiences over broader systemic issues.