Overview

• Papantoniadis was convicted on multiple counts of forced labor and attempted forced labor involving six undocumented workers.
• The workers endured grueling 14-hour shifts, seven days a week, under constant surveillance and threats.
• Prosecutors detailed incidents of physical violence, including choking and pursuing employees who attempted to quit.
• Papantoniadis manipulated workers' immigration status to maintain control and prevent them from leaving.
• The case highlights ongoing issues of labor trafficking and exploitation of vulnerable workers in the U.S.