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Albany Diocese, abuse survivors reach $148 million settlement

Published March 28, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged abuse settlement, Albany Diocese, New York, Roman Catholic Church

The Albany Diocese and survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy have reached a settlement in the diocese's bankruptcy case. The settlement totals $148 million, with the diocese saying in a statement that it "is an important first step in…[Continue Reading...]

Spiritual compound south of GV named in lawsuit; allegations include sex abuse, coercion, forced labor

Published March 28, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Arizona, cult leader, cults, Gabriel of Urantia, Global Community Communications Alliance, lawsuit, Tony Delevin

A woman who claims she escaped from a spiritual compound near Tumacácori after 20 years of abuse has filed a lawsuit in Superior Court in Santa Cruz County that includes allegations of forced labor, sexual exploitation and psychological coercion. The…[Continue Reading...]

Unification Church Leader Han Hak-ja Released on Third Detention Suspension

Published March 28, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult leader, cults, detention, Han Hak-ja, South Korea, Unification Church

A court has granted temporary release to Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, who has been standing trial in custody while citing deteriorating health. According to legal circles on Wednesday, the 27th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District…[Continue Reading...]

Tom Cruise’s $9.5M Scientology penthouse dogged by unpaid contractor bills years after $3M makeover

Published March 28, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Clearwater, Florida, penthouse, Scientologists, Scientology, Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise splashed out millions transforming his luxury Scientology penthouse - only to leave frustrated contractors chasing payments long after the work was done, a Daily Mail investigation has revealed. The Hollywood star, 63, spent around $3 million on high-end…[Continue Reading...]

Texans Have A Strong History With Some Of The Darkest Cults

Published March 28, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes, Cult TV Tagged cults, Texas

Those of you with a penchant for the macabre, like me, might be pretty familiar with some of the more infamous Texas cults throughout history. We have seen many of them come and go, sometimes with tragic stories ending in…[Continue Reading...]

Leader of ‘cult-like’ Amish community arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse, forced labor

Published March 28, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Amish community, Cooper County, cult leader, Missouri, Sam Shetler

The leader of an Amish community in Cooper County was arrested on Wednesday over claims of sexual abuse and forced labor at a rural retreat. Cooper County Sheriff Chris Class said Sam Shetler, 42, was arrested after a search warrant…[Continue Reading...]

Ontario neo-Nazi Matthew Althorpe sentenced to 20 years in prison

Published March 27, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Canada, criminal convictions, Matthew Althorpe, neo Nazi, prison sentence

Neo-Nazi Matthew Althorpe, who urged his recruits to start a race war, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to three terror-related charges. Superior Court Justice Jane Kelly rejected his lawyer’s recommendation of a 12-to-14-year term…[Continue Reading...]

Everything You Need to Know About the KKK

Published March 27, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged history, KKK, Ku Klu Klan

From KKK recruitment materials and decades-old propaganda to meeting notes and ledgers, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s findings are both alarming and imperative to telling the full story of America. Now, The Root is taking a closer look into…[Continue Reading...]

Crews work on demolishing former Trinity Broadcasting Network headquarters in Costa Mesa

Published March 27, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Televangelists Tagged California, headquarters, Orange County, TBN, Trinity Broadcasting Network

For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface. The former headquarters of the Trinity…[Continue Reading...]

Police reopen investigation into Andrew Tate sex abuse allegations

Published March 27, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Andrew Tate, criminal investigation, online influencer, UK

An investigation into sex abuse allegations against Andrew Tate has been reopened, Hertfordshire Constabulary has confirmed. Several women have accused the controversial influencer of rape, sexual assault, coercive control and physical abuse dating from 2013–2015. Hertfordshire Constabulary investigated claims dating…[Continue Reading...]