Hamburg Sect Leader Faces Trial for Sexual Manipulation

A 52-year-old man is accused of coercing women into sexual acts through deceitful rituals.

The trial began at the Hamburg Regional Court with the defendant remaining silent on the charges.
Prosecutors allege the man manipulated five women from 2017 to 2020 to fulfill his sexual desires.
The alleged incidents occurred at the sect's Hamburg premises and the defendant's residence.
One case involved the defendant promising to find a wealthy partner for a woman, requiring a dubious ritual.
The court has scheduled ten days for the proceedings, with the next session set for November 22.