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[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 102 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (2 children)

What the actual fuck...

The current employers, the third generation of the Brasil family, have reached an agreement with labor prosecutors under which they will purchase an apartment worth $30,000 for the victim, “fully furnished and equipped with household appliances,” according to a statement from the Labor Prosecutor’s Office. They will also pay her an additional $10,000 in compensation.

Maria was exploited for 55 years by three couples spanning three generations: first two retirees, then a lawyer and a civil servant, and finally a veterinarian and another civil servant.

Every so often, Brazil is shaken by the rescue of a domestic worker who has spent decades in slavery-like conditions in the home of an outwardly respectable family. The stories follow a familiar pattern, differing mainly in the details.

[–] arrow74@lemmy.zip 24 points 1 hour ago

The fact every single one of them isn't in prison is insane.

Apparently there is no justice in Brazil

[–] Bakkoda@lemmy.world 5 points 1 hour ago

Slavery with extra steps