lost in melb.
03-12-2021, 10:17 AM
A man accused of keeping a slave in the Sydney suburb of Maroubra will remain behind bars after a brief court appearance today.
Key points:
The offences allegedly occurred between 2013 and 2015 in Maroubra
The AFP says it hasn't ruled out laying further charges
James Davis's wife and family watched the court proceedings from Armidale
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James Robert Davis, 40, is facing three charges — reducing a person to slavery, possessing a slave and causing a person to enter into or remain in servitude.
The offences are alleged to have occurred between June 2013 and July 2015 at a property in Maroubra, in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Mr Davis, who served with the military for 17 years, was arrested in Armidale on Thursday by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
An AFP spokesperson confirmed it had not ruled out laying further charges.
In a video posted online, Mr Davis spoke openly about his polyamorous relationships with women.
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"They must think I'm some kind of abusive oppressor, misogynist, manipulator or even a monster," he said.
"But the truth is, I'm just a guy who enjoys both freedom and commitment and was lucky enough to find some incredible women to love and who loved me back."
Key points:
The offences allegedly occurred between 2013 and 2015 in Maroubra
The AFP says it hasn't ruled out laying further charges
James Davis's wife and family watched the court proceedings from Armidale
https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/e40601b551fe86781be739e41a20c7fb?impolicy=wcms_cro p_resize&cropH=602&cropW=903&xPos=29&yPos=8&width=862&height=575
James Robert Davis, 40, is facing three charges — reducing a person to slavery, possessing a slave and causing a person to enter into or remain in servitude.
The offences are alleged to have occurred between June 2013 and July 2015 at a property in Maroubra, in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Mr Davis, who served with the military for 17 years, was arrested in Armidale on Thursday by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
An AFP spokesperson confirmed it had not ruled out laying further charges.
In a video posted online, Mr Davis spoke openly about his polyamorous relationships with women.
https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/578d4c584465b21fb4112045f805bca3?impolicy=wcms_cro p_resize&cropH=867&cropW=1306&xPos=301&yPos=208&width=862&height=575
"They must think I'm some kind of abusive oppressor, misogynist, manipulator or even a monster," he said.
"But the truth is, I'm just a guy who enjoys both freedom and commitment and was lucky enough to find some incredible women to love and who loved me back."