Nicole Daedone, 57, and Rachel Cherwitz, 44, the leaders of a controversial women’s wellness company known for promoting ‘orgasmic meditation,’ were found guilty on Monday of federal forced labor charges. The verdict came from a Brooklyn jury after less than two days of deliberation following a complex five-week trial that unveiled disturbing allegations involving coercion and manipulation within the organization.
OneTaste Inc., which was founded in San Francisco by Daedone, has come under intense scrutiny for its methods that prosecutors argue included grooming female adherents, many of whom had experienced sexual trauma. According to authorities, Daedone and Cherwitz employed a variety of abusive tactics involving economic, sexual, and psychological manipulation to compel members into performing degrading sexual acts. These acts included having sexual encounters with potential investors and clients as a form of compliance with the company’s demands.
Witness testimonies shed light on the situation, revealing that individuals were coerced into taking on roles as
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