France Jails Three in Champagne 'Slaves' Case

Champagne industry boss, 2 others jailed for human trafficking, allegedly treating workers in France "like slaves"

A lawyer for the victims — more than 50 mostly undocumented migrant workers in France — said the court had made a "historic" decision.

France jails three in champagne 'slaves' case

A French court today jailed three people for human trafficking in the champagne industry, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling...

French court jails three for treating champagne workers 'like slaves'

A French court on Monday jailed three people for the human trafficking of undocumented migrants to work in the champagne industry. Victims said they were treated "like slaves" as they were forced to work 13-hour shifts and left to sleep in an abandoned building with no food or water.