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Toowoomba sect members on trial for death of Elizabeth Struhs had ‘common purpose’, judge rules

Published September 3, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Australia, child death, criminal trial, cult, Faith healing, The Saints

Elizabeth Struhs died of diabetic ketoacidosis in January 2022 due to the withdrawal of her insulin medication, the Queensland supreme court has previously heard.Elizabeth Struhs died of diabetic ketoacidosis in January 2022 due to the withdrawal of her insulin medication,…[Continue Reading...]

Two by Twos sect accusations: Kerikeri man facing historical sex charges set to enter plea at next court date

Published September 3, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged arresst, criminal charges, cult, New Zealand, sect, sexual abuse, two by twos

A Kerikeri man facing a raft of historical sex charges involving young boys is expected to enter a plea when he appears in court this month. The 79-year-old was arrested as part of an investigation into accusations of sex offending…[Continue Reading...]

Growing Up in a Sex Cult

Published September 3, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Friedrichshof Commune, Germany, Otto Muehl, sex cult

In the 1980s, when Inka Winter was just four years old, her mother dropped her off at the headquarters of a “socialist living experiment” just outside Vienna, Austria. Inka’s dad had long-since abandoned them both, and her mother was broke.…[Continue Reading...]

Five Cults That Likely Inspired ‘Tyler Perry’s Ruthless’

Published September 3, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, Movie, Ruthless, Tyler Perry

“Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” is on its fifth season of madness. In case you’ve been living under a rock, “Ruthless” centers around the main character, Ruth, who is a member of the notorious Rakadushi cult. At one point, she thought it…[Continue Reading...]

Former Unification Church lodges appeal with Japan’s top court

Published September 2, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged appeal, courts, cult, cult leader, government action, Japan, Sun Myung Moon, Unification Church

A religious group formerly known as the Unification Church has lodged an appeal with Japan's Supreme Court over a fine imposed by a lower court. The education and culture ministry requested a court order in October last year seeking the…[Continue Reading...]

What is Homestead Heritage? Cult allegations against Rory Feek explored as singer speaks out amid family drama

Published September 2, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult allegations, Homestead Heritage, Rory Feek

On August 31, country singer and songwriter Rory Feek dismissed the cult allegations brought against him by his daughters Heidi, 37, and Hopie, 35, more than a week ago, where they also claimed that he was disregarding the safety and…[Continue Reading...]

Jehovah’s Witnesses must pay $48k in court costs for failed bid to be excluded from abuse inquiry

Published September 1, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged government action, Jehovah's Witnesses, lega fight, New Zealand

The Jehovah's Witnesses must pay $48,000 in court costs to the Crown for a string of failed cases brought against the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. The Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Australasia sought a judicial review…[Continue Reading...]

No guarantee Quiboloy won’t be handed over to US – DOJ exec

Published September 1, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Apollo Quiboloy, cult, cult leader, extradition, Kingdom of Jesus Christ, Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The government is unlikely to grant the request of fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy for a written declaration that he will not be turned over to the United States, where he is also a wanted man, as it…[Continue Reading...]

How pyramid schemes scam you out of your money

Published September 1, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged manipulation, pyramid schemes, strategies, tactics

Pyramid schemes are just another scam to steal your money. Quite a few scammers who used this method to steal money were arrested recently, prompting consumers to ask how to spot one. According to a consumer alert from the National…[Continue Reading...]

Iraq cracks down on lottery-based suicide sect that has seen dozens of deaths

Published September 1, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Allahiyah movement, Iran, Qurban, suicide cult

Iraq has one of the youngest populations in the world, with about 60 percent under the age of 25. Since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the country has been mired in instability, war, corruption and economic stagnation -…[Continue Reading...]