Archive · 10 Jun 2025
OneTaste Founder Daedone Found Guilty of Forced Labor
Nicole Daedone, the boss of OneTaste, was found guilty of making people do things they didn't want to.
Along with Rachel Cherwitz, she was accused of tricking people who were often dealing with difficult pasts into doing work and having sex.
They promised wellness but, according to prosecutors, really just took advantage of them.
The company taught orgasmic meditation.
Daedone and Cherwitz could go to prison for up to 20 years.
Nicole Daedone, founder of OneTaste, and sales director Rachel Cherwitz were convicted of forced labor charges.
The charges stem from a scheme to manipulate OneTaste members into sexual acts and labor.
Prosecutors argued the defendants used economic, sexual, and psychological abuse.
OneTaste was a sexual wellness company that offered courses and events, including orgasmic meditation.
The defendants could face up to 20 years in prison.
- Who
- Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz
- What
- Daedone and Cherwitz were found guilty of forced labor charges.
- When
- The court reached its verdict on Monday.
- Where
- Brooklyn, NY
- Why
- Daedone and Cherwitz used manipulation and abuse to force OneTaste members into sexual acts and labor.
Prosecution
Defense
Daedone and Cherwitz's Actions
Prosecution
Prosecutors argued that the defendants groomed people with false promises to perform labor and sexual acts.
Defense
The defense may argue that OneTaste was offering voluntary services.
Nature of OneTaste
Prosecution
Prosecutors argued the company was a means of manipulating vulnerable victims.
Defense
The current owners claim the work has been misconstrued.
- Charges
- Forced labor conspiracy
- Defendants
- Nicole Daedone, Rachel Cherwitz
- Company Name
- OneTaste
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Verdict
- Guilty
- Potential Sentence
- Up to 20 years
