Some say the group did not keep them safe.
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The townhouse in Brooklyn was once a beacon for Jennifer Fisher, a place where she did not have to hide that she was polyamorous and kinky —- because her housemates were, too. The landlord, a group called Hacienda, had a vision: creating a community of sexually adventurous people whose house rules preached consent, particularly during the orgies they threw. Hacienda flourished, and sex positivity became more mainstream. Ms. Fisher felt pride at being part of the community. That feeling helped her ignore what she described as Hacienda’s dark side: a series of claims from guests and tenants who said they were victims of sexual or physical assault under its auspices. Then, she said, it happened to her. | |  | Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox |
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