In a shocking federal court verdict, Nicole Daedone, 57, and Rachel Cherwitz, 44 — founders of the controversial wellness company OneTaste — have been found guilty of grooming employees to engage in sexual acts with clients and investors under the guise of empowerment and healing.
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According to a report by nytimes, the two women were convicted on Monday at the Brooklyn Federal Court after a four-week trial. Prosecutors revealed that Daedone and Cherwitz masterminded a decade-long campaign of coercion and sexual exploitation that targeted their own employees.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Nina Gupta emphasized the disturbing depth of the manipulation during closing arguments, stating, “These nine victims provided labor and services for what spanned more than a decade — from menial tasks to sex acts.”
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Testimonies from nine former OneTaste employees painted a chilling picture of a cult-like environment. Staff members were reportedly pressured into performing sexual acts as part of company "training" and were led to believe it would lead to personal growth, healing, and financial prosperity. Instead, many were left traumatized and abused.
The jury deliberated for approximately 12.5 hours over two days before delivering a unanimous guilty verdict for conspiracy to commit forced labor. Both Daedone and Cherwitz now face up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing expected in the coming months.
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The trial has sparked widespread outrage online, renewing discussions around the abuse of power in wellness spaces and the need for stricter oversight of alternative therapy organizations.
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