Owner of Boston Pizzeria Chain Convicted of Forced Labor after HSI, Department of Labor Investigation
BOSTON — The owner of a pizzeria chain in Massachusetts was convicted June 7 of forced labor charges following a nine-day jury trial.
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BOSTON — The owner of a pizzeria chain in Massachusetts was convicted June 7 of forced labor charges following a nine-day jury trial.
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