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Over this cafe holding 17 people hostage. authorities say monis was a self-proclaimed islamic sheikh and alleged sexual predator who was well known to them. he pleaded guilty to sending angry, hateful letters to the families of fallen australian service members. during the standoff, two hostages seen through a window holding up a black flag showing a muslim profession of faith. several women uploaded videos. they said monis was demanding a flag and conversation with the prime minister. >> he's only asking for a flag and a phone call, and that's it. >> reporter: some hostages were able to escap...

Self-proclaimed islamic sheikh and alleged sexual predator who was well known to them. he pleaded guilty to sending angry, hateful letters to the families of fallen australian service members. during the standoff, two hostages seen through a window holding up a black flag showing a muslim profession of faith. several women uploaded videos. they said monis was demanding a flag and conversation with the prime minister. >> he's only asking for a flag and a phone call, and that's it. >> reporter: some hostages were able to escape. just after 2:00 a.m. local time, more than 16 hours after it began,...