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Why Do I Still Love Him After the Abuse?

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Abusive controlling relationships, coercive control, trauma bonding

In the Stanford Prison Experiment, 24 college students—pre-screened for mental stability—were randomly assigned to the roles of guards or prisoners. Although physical violence was explicitly prohibited, the guards exerted control through psychological means, systematically erasing the prisoners' identities, imposing degrading…[Continue Reading...]

Unification Church leader questioned about alleged bribery of South Korea’s former first lady

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal investigation, cults, Hak Ja Han, Moonies, South Korea, Unification Church

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leader of the Unification Church was questioned by investigators on Wednesday over allegations that the church bribed the wife of South Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol and a conservative lawmaker close to…[Continue Reading...]

How the Unification Church is linked S. Korean former first lady investigation

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal investigation, cults, Moonies, South Korea, Unification Church

SEOUL, South Korea -- The elderly leader of the international Unification Church became the latest high-profile figure in South Korea to face an investigation in connection with criminal probes of former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife. Hak Ja…[Continue Reading...]

Alex Jones Denied $10 Bond to Avoid $50 Million Texas Judgment

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Alex Jones, bankruptcy, InfoWars

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones can’t put up a ten dollar bond to avoid collection of a $50 million judgment in Texas for advancing false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax, a judge ruled Tuesday.…[Continue Reading...]

Second man linked to Two by Twos fights to keep name secret

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal charges, cults, New Zealand, sexual abuse, two by twos

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...]

Recognizing Manipulation: A Psychological Guide to Identifying Cult-Like Dynamics and Echo Chambers

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized

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...]

Relief in Richmound after cult leader is removed. But is the drama over?

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Canada, criminal charges, cult leader, Romana Didulo

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...]

Sex abuse cult leader’s move to open prison blocked

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Colin Batley, cult leader, prison, UK

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...]

COURTROOM INSIDER | The TV sports anchor who says he married into a cult

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, survivor story

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; Canal+ Opens Talent Unit; Fulwell Finance Boss To Studio Lambert – Global Briefs

Published September 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, documentary, Moonies, Unification Church

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...]