A former soldier accused of running a “sex cult” in regional NSW, in where he lived with six polyamorous partners, has been pictured for the first time as he asked for his bail to be relaxed.
James-Robert Davis fronted Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday for the first time since he was released on bail in December, ending his time behind bars on remand after almost 21 months.
He was arrested in March 2021 and is facing 40 serious offences related to the alleged House of Cadifor cult near Armidale in northern NSW.
Lawyer Gemma Ridley on Wednesday asked the court to amend Mr Davis’ bail conditions so he no longer had to abide by the house arrest rule.