Original sentence: Critics also point to certain of Adi Da's behaviors that are considered unconventional from a Western standpoint.In 1985 Adi Da was the target of a lawsuit alleging (among other things) assault and battery, false imprisonment, fraud, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and seeking $5 million dollars in damages.In 1986, Adi Da was again sued (by one of the same alleged conspirators) for fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress [], and again an out-of-court settlement was reached.Some of this debate and criticism is lively and constructive while some is simply hate speech designed to victimize and target members of the Adidam new religious movement.The advent of the internet has seen an increase in public and heated debate regarding Adidam and Adi Da [].The substance of these allegations is that Adi Da and/or the organization engage in typical cult-like behavior, including severe emotional manipulation, financial exploitation, casual violence, and sexual abuse of members.This lawsuit was connected to a well-organized media smear campaign that lasted from April 3rd to April 17th, 1985
Edited sentence: , Adi Da had nine wives at one point, and more recently has created a formal process wherein female devotees may apply to be his consorts, with one stage of that process being posing for photographs in sexy lingerie, or what one insider called "slut outfits".Critics also point to certain of Adi Da's behaviors that are considered unconventional from a Western standpoint, e.In 1985 Adi Da was the target of a lawsuit alleging (among other things) assault and battery, false imprisonment, fraud, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and seeking $5 million dollars in damages [].In 1986, Adi Da was again sued for fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress [], and again an out-of-court settlement was reached.Some critics note that such behaviors closely parallel those of other charismatic gurus with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.The advent of the internet has seen an increase in public and heated debate regarding Adidam and Adi Da [], with such debate welcomed as free speech by critics, and condemned as hate speech by supporters.The substance of these allegations is that Adi Da and/or the organization engage in typical cult-like behavior, including severe emotional manipulation, financial exploitation, casual violence, milieu control, and sexual abuse of members