A second Northland man facing sex offence charges, who is linked to a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos, is fighting to keep his name secret. The 81-year-old is appealing the Whangarei District Court's decision to lift name…[Continue Reading...]
Manipulation often starts subtly. It preys on the need for belonging and certainty. Cult-like dynamics, marked by undue influence and coercive persuasion, are not limited to religious sects. They now thrive in digital echo chambers, where algorithms reinforce narrow worldviews.…[Continue Reading...]
The self-described Queen of Canada is on house arrest in Regina after police raided the former school in the village of Richmound where she lived with her followers for the past two years. Is the saga over? One resident and…[Continue Reading...]
A sex-cult leader who brainwashed and abused children will not be transferred to an open prison despite a parole board's recommendation. Colin Batley was jailed in 2011 after being found guilty of 35 offences relating to being a molester and…[Continue Reading...]
Tonight on “Courtroom Insider,” former TV sports anchor Peter Young shares his story of marrying into a cult. He says the cult leader brainwashed him, destroyed his marriage and broke up his entire family. Learn more about Young’s story and…[Continue Reading...]
Prime Video To Explore Moonies Cult Prime Video UK is to explore the controversial Moonies cult that was famed for its mass weddings. The Amazon streamer has bought The Moonies: Married to the Cult from Hunting the Yorkshire Ripper producer…[Continue Reading...]
Deranged killer mom Constance Marten suffered months of sheer torment in a twisted Nigerian cult where a maniacal preacher compelled terrified followers to address him as "daddy" after issuing the bone-chilling warning: "I'll be your new father now." Shocking video…[Continue Reading...]
Chess.com's Chief Chess Officer and co-founder, IM Danny Rensch, has released his first book, Dark Squares, a raw and deeply personal memoir about growing up in an abusive cult, how chess became his lifeline, and the journey that helped him…[Continue Reading...]
NEW DELHI: In a major relief to Bollywood actor Alok Nath, the Supreme Court on Tuesday in its order protected him from arrest in connection with a fraud case related to an alleged shady marketing scheme in Haryana. "No coercive…[Continue Reading...]
16th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) In early 2025, police in Henan Province uncovered an illegal cult led by a man identified as Shang Mouzeng, who falsely claimed to be the “Jade Emperor.” Over time, he manipulated followers, defrauding them…[Continue Reading...]
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