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NYC fashion designer Andrea Mary Marshall accused of running sweat shop, stealing wages: DA
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Andrea Mary Marshall, a New York City fashion designer known for dressing celebrities like Julia Roberts, has been charged with running a "sweatshop" and stealing approximately $54,000 in unpaid wages from nine employees.
- Marshall allegedly forced employees to work exploitative hours, including unpaid shifts up to 17 hours long and up to 100 hours per week, while failing to pay legally mandated wages.
- Text messages released by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office reveal employees pleading for partial payments to support their families, many of which went unanswered by Marshall.
- Marshall was arraigned on multiple charges including grand larceny and scheme to defraud, pleaded not guilty, and was released without bail; her next court date is set for September 23.
- Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg emphasized the ongoing investigation and urged additional victims to come forward, noting the significant power imbalance exploited by Marshall.
