California cult leader handed 225-year-to-life sentence for sex crimes against followers
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BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Sansue Vang, a Hmong religious cult leader from Oroville, was sentenced to 225 years to life on Tuesday, June 9, for multiple counts of child molestation and rape against young girls and women in the organization, called Kev Ntseeg Leej Niam Kee Tiam Vaj Lis Thum.
Butte County Judge Philip Heithecker heard numerous victim impact statements, all of which cited Vang as a harmful and dangerous individual who has left long-lasting impacts on their lives and relationships.
Vang was found guilty in February by a jury on eight counts of child molestation and three counts of rape. He was given a consecutive sentence on Tuesday afternoon.
KRCR spoke with Butte County District Attorney (BCDA) Mike Ramsey following sentencing, who compared the case to an onion, with multiple layers unpeeled to determine Vang was a cult leader exerting power and control over the women in the organization. The case involved six victims, however, Ramsey notes there are more victims who were too afraid or reluctant to testify.
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