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NYC designer to the stars accused of running ‘sweatshop’ with 17-hour days, stealing wages: ‘Please can you pay me’

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted Andrea Marshall for running a sweatshop at her atelier, Salon 1884. Marshall faces grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing about $54,000 from nine workers. She appeared before a judge on June 17.

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New details identify the business as Salon 1884 and Marshall as a 44-year-old resident of Ridgewood, Queens.

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  1. Andrea Marshall Charged With Stealing $54,000 in Garment District Wage Theft

    Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted Andrea Marshall for running a sweatshop at her atelier, Salon 1884. Marshall faces grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing about $54,000 from nine workers. She appeared before a judge on June 17.

    What's confirmed:

    • Andrea Marshall, founder of Salon 1884, was arraigned in Manhattan court on June 17.
    • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted Marshall for stealing approximately $54,000 from employees.
    • Marshall faces charges of grand larceny.
    • Salon 1884 is located on West 39th Street in the Garment District.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • One worker sent text messages begging for past-due wages to care for a sick child.
    • Marshall forced employees to work sweatshop-like hours.
    • Marshall is 44 years old and lives in Ridgewood, Queens.
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  2. Salon 1884 Owner Indicted for Stealing $54,000 in Wages

    Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted Andrea Marshall for running a sweatshop in the Garment District. Marshall is accused of stealing approximately $54,000 from nine employees. She appeared before a judge on June 17 on grand larceny charges.

    What's confirmed:

    • Andrea Marshall, owner of Salon 1884, was indicted on June 17 on grand larceny charges.
    • The 16-count indictment alleges Marshall stole approximately $54,000 in unpaid wages from nine employees.
    • The business is located on West 39th Street in the Garment District.
    • Andrea Marshall is 44 years old and resides in Ridgewood, Queens.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Workers were trapped in 100-hour weeks.
    • The brand claimed to be responsibly made.
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  3. Salon 1884 Founder Indicted for Wage Theft and Worker Exploitation

    Manhattan District Attorney Bragg indicted Andrea Mary Marshall, founder of luxury brand Salon 1884, for running a sweatshop. Prosecutors allege Marshall stole thousands of dollars from employees who worked 17-hour shifts in the Garment District. The designer has previously served high-profile clients such as Cynthia Erivo and Julia Roberts.

    What's confirmed:

    • Andrea Mary Marshall is the founder of the luxury fashion brand Salon 1884.
    • The Manhattan District Attorney has indicted the Salon 1884 founder for wage theft and worker exploitation.
    • The designer's clientele includes Julia Roberts and Cynthia Erivo.
    • Employees were allegedly forced to work 17-hour shifts under sweatshop conditions.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Marshall is accused of stealing roughly $54,000 from nine employees.
    • The brand markets its clothing as sustainable and responsibly made.
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