New Zealand Sentences Samoan Chief to 11 Years in Prison for Slavery
New Zealand convicted a Samoan chief of human trafficking and slavery, and sentenced him to 11 years in prison this week. According to court records, Joseph Matamata had convinced 13 people to move from Samoa to neighboring New Zealand since 1994 with the prospect of work and sending money back to their homeland. A Samoan chief, otherwise known … Continue reading New Zealand Sentences Samoan Chief to 11 Years in Prison for Slavery