Wednesday, August 22, 2007

California Couple Pleads Guilty to Slavery

Elizabeth and James Jackson of California plead guilty yesterday to enslaving a Filipino woman in their home.

"Elizabeth Jackson faces a maximum sentence of 46 months in prison for her forced labor charge. James Jackson’s sentence will include 200 hours of community service[...]" The sentencing will take place November 5.

The press release from the Department of Justice gave no information on what became of the Filipino woman.

To read the press release click here.

2 comments:

cyn said...

that's terrible... can't believe they only got community service and a few months in prison, which no doubt, will be shortened because of parole...

Adi said...

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