Nicole Daedone Sentenced to 9 Years for OneTaste Forced Labor Scheme
Key Takeaways
- Nicole Daedone, co-founder of OneTaste, received a nine-year federal prison sentence.
- She was ordered to forfeit $12 million as part of the sentence.
- Exploited vulnerable women by coercing them into sex acts with clients and investors.
Forced Labor Conviction
Nicole Daedone was sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
“Founder of ‘orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy NEW YORK (AP) — The leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison for a scheme that a judge said exploited vulnerable women and coerced them into performing sex acts with the company’s clients and investors”
She was ordered to forfeit $12 million, the amount for which she sold the company.
Seven victims were awarded nearly $900,000 in restitution.
Judge Slams "Insidious" Scheme
Judge Gujarati said Daedone did not appear remorseful.
Prosecutors had sought a 20-year sentence.
Daedone has been locked up since her June conviction.
Psychological Manipulation Detailed
Daedone and Cherwitz used economic, sexual and psychological abuse.
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Witnesses testified about being coerced into opening lines of credit.
They were forced to work long hours for little or no pay.
Defense Argues Sentence Would Be "Bonkers"
Her lawyers argued a lengthy imprisonment would be bonkers.
She had no prior criminal record.
More than 200 people submitted letters attesting to her character.
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