John Woeltz and William Duplessie have pleaded not guilty to serious charges of kidnapping and torture stemming from an incident in a luxurious Manhattan townhouse. Prosecutors allege that they kidnapped a man and tortured him to extract his Bitcoin password, using severe methods including beatings, drug administration, and threats involving weapons. The victim endured 17 days of captivity filled with torment before managing to escape. A subsequent search of the townhouse brought disturbing evidence to light, including weapons and drugs, leading to these serious charges against the perpetrators.
John Woeltz, 37, and William Duplessie, 32, pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and torturing a man in a Manhattan townhouse while trying to extract Bitcoin.
The victim was held captive for 17 days, subjected to beatings, drugs, and physical intimidation, ultimately forced to reveal his computer password.
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