Romeoville Man Backed Out of 'BDSM Slave School' Biz, Owes Partner Nearly $15K: Lawsuit

A Romeoville man pulled out of a bondage “slave school” business scheme, costing his partner nearly $15,000, according to a lawsuit filed in Will County court.

Defendant Scott Baker conceded that the allegations were “partly true” but denied owing any money to Dean Schoenewald.

“He’s a con artist and a scam artist,” Baker said of Schoenewald. “He’s a true sociopath.”

Schoenewald, who said he lives in Atlantic City, NJ, claimed in his lawsuit that Baker “withdrew from any and all participation in our start-up ‘BDSM slave school’ business, failing to adhere to our agreement and signed contract.”

Schoenewald, who wants $14,840 from Baker, said he did not wish to discuss his lawsuit.

“I’m not interested in publicity,” he said. “I’m interested in winning.”

Schoenewald was willing to talk a little about the slave school idea, which he said never got off the ground because of Baker.

“This is a sexual revolution that’s going on,” he said, claiming the market for sadomasochism is a veritable goldmine and pointing to the erotic romance sensation Fifty Shades of Grey as proof.

“In one month in 2012 it made $95 million,” Schoenewald said.

The slave school was to exist online, Schoenewald said, but gave few other details.

“I don’t want to unveil that now,” he said, adding, “This is consenting adults having fun.”

Baker’s mother, Ruth, also called Schoenewald a “sociopath.”

“I think Scott knew him years ago and he resurfaced here,” she said.

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