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legalcrime1 year ago

"Leaders of 'Orgasm Cult' OneTaste Leave NYC Courthouse Amid Controversy"

OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone and former CEO Rachel Cherwitz, known for promoting 'orgasmic meditation', appeared in court facing labor charges amid allegations of forcing women into sex acts and keeping them in 'residential warehouses'. The company, which garnered praise from celebrities, is accused of abusive and manipulative tactics against volunteers, contractors, and employees. Both have pleaded not guilty and are free on bonds, but face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

crime2 years ago

Founder of 'Orgasmic Meditation' Company Indicted for Forced Labor Scheme

Nicole Daedone, the founder of OneTaste, a sexual wellness company that teaches "orgasmic meditation," has been charged with forced labor conspiracy. Daedone and former head of sales Rachel Cherwitz were accused of inducing volunteers, contractors, and employees to incur debt to take courses that they claimed could heal sexual trauma and dysfunction. They also subjected OneTaste members to surveillance in communal homes, instructed them to engage in sex acts for "freedom and enlightenment," and failed to pay promised wages. Cherwitz was arrested on Tuesday, and Daedone is at large.

crime2 years ago

Sexual Wellness Company Founder Indicted on Forced Labor Charges for 'Orgasmic Meditation' Startup

Nicole Daedone, the founder of OneTaste, a San Francisco-based sexual wellness company, and Rachel Cherwitz, the former head of sales, have been indicted on charges of forced labor conspiracy. Prosecutors allege that the two women subjected volunteers, contractors, and employees to economic, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse, surveillance, indoctrination, and intimidation. The company gained notoriety for its practice of orgasmic meditation, and former members have accused the organization of having a darker side. If convicted, the two women could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.