Seven Rajneeshees were later convicted of conspiracy to assassinate him .
In 1985 , high - ranking Rajneeshees plotted to murder Turner , carrying out steps including assembling a team , purchasing weapons , and performing surveillance on his office , home and car .
Seven Rajneeshees were later convicted of conspiracy to assassinate Turner .
In 1985 , high - ranking Rajneeshees plotted to murder Turner , carrying out steps including assembling a team , purchasing weapons , and performing surveillance on his office , home and car .