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HK actor Alex Fong reveals he is dating Korean cult victim Maple Yip

Published November 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult survivor, JMS., JMS. Providence Church

Hong Kong actor-singer Alex Fong has revealed he is dating a 29-year-old Korean who was a real-life victim of a cult group. At a recent public event, the 43-year-old star and former national swimmer said he is currently in a…[Continue Reading...]

‘Cult-like’ groups keeping children out of school spark concern

Published November 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, education, schools Fiji

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has raised serious concerns about faith-based groups and cult-like movements creating homeschool environments that may not meet national education standards. Speaking in parliament on the debate of the Education Bill 2025, Mr Seruiratu questioned how the…[Continue Reading...]

Abe shooter says ‘despair and sense of crisis’ triggered 2022 attack

Published November 26, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Abe assassination, court trial, cults, Japan, Unification Church

A man standing trial for the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 said he was motivated by “despair and a sense of crisis” over a video message Abe sent the year before to a controversial religious…[Continue Reading...]

Top Scientology donor emerges as a major contributor to Donald Trump

Published November 26, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Patricia Duggan, political donations, Scientologists, Scientology

Before 2019, Patricia Duggan’s wallet spoke volumes — just not about politics. Her then-husband Bob Duggan said in 2016 that he had given $360 million to the Church of Scientology over the years. Since their divorce in 2017, Patricia Duggan…[Continue Reading...]

Transgender Zizian Cult Leader Goes On Anti-Trump Tirade In Courtroom

Published November 26, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged court appearance, criminal charges, cults, Jack "Ziz" LaSota, Zizians

The transgender “Zizians” cult leader refused to answer basic questions and ranted about President Donald Trump during his Monday arraignment on a gun charge, The Baltimore Banner reported. Jack “Ziz” LaSota, whose February arrest in Maryland concluded a nationwide manhunt,…[Continue Reading...]

She Spent 20 Years in NXIVM and Helped Put Its Leader in Jail. Now She’s Speaking Out

Published November 26, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Allison Mack, cult leader, cults, Keith Raniere, Lauren Salzman, NXIVM

Lauren Salzman didn’t have long as an adult before she became part of NXIVM, the self-help sex cult led by Keith Raniere. She had only graduated college a couple months before her mother, Nancy Salzman, brought her into the group.…[Continue Reading...]

Case Review: Breaking Free From NXIVM

Published November 25, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, India Oxenberg, NXIVM, survivor story

Emily revisits her conversation with author and documentary producer India Oxenberg about how she was drawn into, and ultimately escaped, the NIXVM cult. For seven years, India endured abuse, manipulation, and isolation under the coercive control of NXIVM’s leader, Keith…[Continue Reading...]

Colombia detains Lev Tahor sect members and takes 17 children into protective custody

Published November 25, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged child abuse, Columbia, cults, government action, Lev Tahor

BOGOTA, Colombia -- Immigration authorities in Colombia have taken 17 children into protective custody after they were rescued from an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect whose members have been accused of sexually abusing and kidnapping minors in several countries. Gloria Esperanza Arriero,…[Continue Reading...]

3-Year-Old Girl Forced To Marry 68-Year-Old Cult Leader In Pre-Birth Arrangement

Published November 25, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged child abuse, Children of God, cult leader, cults, Moses David Berg, sexual abuse

A tragic story has emerged from the notorious ‘Children of God’ cult, infamous for its abusive and cruel practices. Serena Kelly, born into this cult, lost her chance at a normal life even before birth. The cult, known for its…[Continue Reading...]

Competency evaluation ordered for Tucson ‘cult’ pastor

Published November 25, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Arizona, cults, Golden Dawn Tabernacle, Isaac Noriega, IsaIsaac Noriega, Tucson

ATucson pastor accused of failing to report alleged child sex crimes must be evaluated for competency before he stands trial, a Pima County judge ordered Monday. Superior Court Judge Mark Hotchkiss agreed with a request by Pastor Isaac Noriega's attorney…[Continue Reading...]