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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga ( Metro Atlanta)April 17 2008. — Gwinnett County police say a man posing as a hypnotist held “seminars” in his home where he allegedly raped two teenagers.
Investigators arrested Carmine Edmund Baffa, 52, of Gainesville April 9.
Officials said Baffa posed as a hypnotist and psychotherapist and had hosted seminars nationally and in the Atlanta area promoting life improvement. Baffa held seminars at hotels in and around Gwinnett and Cobb Counties and also offered individual coaching sessions with adults and children.
Authorities said Baffa conducted the therapy sessions in his former Lawrenceville home where a 13-year-old girl and 19-year-old woman told officials they were raped by Baffa in 2006 and 2007.
Officials said there may be other victims involved. Baffa’s seminars were initially named “Mindsight” but were later changed to “Precious Video Productions.” Investigators are requesting anyone who has had inappropriate contact with Baffa in Gwinnett County to please call the lead investigator, Diane King at 770-513-5356.
Baffa has been charged with rape, sexual assault, child molestation, aggravated child molestation, and aggravated sexual battery. Baffa is currently being held at the Gwinnett County Detention Center without bond. This investigation is still ongoing.

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