Alleged sex 'cult' leader's trial will hear from 70 witnesses, court hears

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A Sydney court has heard there are 70 witnesses involved in the trial of former ADF soldier and ex-prison guard James Davis, who is accused of subjecting a woman to ongoing physical, sexual and psychological abuse.

Seventy witnesses are involved in the case of a man charged with slavery and sexual servitude offences, a Sydney court has heard.Police alleged his victim was subjected to ongoing physical, sexual and psychological abuseFormer ADF soldier James Davis was arrested in Armidale in March, accused by Australian Federal Police of manipulating a woman for a "cult" like purpose.

The court was told there were 70 witnesses involved in the matter and investigators will need to conduct forensic examinations, including on mobile telephones. Armidale Local Court has previously been told he had "done nothing wrong" and was living with multiple partners in "a consensual polyamorous relationship" which "may include BDSM".

She was also allegedly engaged in unpaid prostitution under Mr Davis's coercive control, as part of a "bondage lifestyle".

 

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troothmonstah Corrupt judge will remove jury and rapist will walk free

...but he'll no doubt be in denial for the rest of his life.

the best punishment for him is that he's subjected to what these women were subjected to

'Sex cauldron!?!! I thought they closed that place down?'

Sick of these guys that think they can heal the world with their penis.

Just looking at him...agh.

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