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French church calls for judicial investigation into Abbé Pierre following new sex abuse allegations

Published January 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged Abbé Pierre, France, investigation, Roman Catholic priest, sexual abuse allegations

PARIS (AP) — The French Catholic Church has formally requested that prosecutors initiate an investigation into Abbé Pierre, a once-revered priest and humanitarian icon who died in 2007, following new revelations of sexual violence. Archbishop Éric de Moulins-Beaufort, president of…[Continue Reading...]

Wildfire conspiracy theories are going viral again. Why?

Published January 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged California, conspiracy theories, wildfires

While investigators work to find out what caused multiple wildfires in the Los Angeles area, some conspiracies about the fires' origins have spread on social media platforms. Posts about baseless theories — ranging from celebrity involvement to secret government weapons…[Continue Reading...]

Marilyn Manson Has A Messianic Image And Skills To Be A Cult Leader, ‘Marilyn Manson: Unmasked’ Director Explains

Published January 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abuse, cult following, cults, Marilyn Manson

In a recent interview with NME, ‘Marilyn Manson: Unmasked’ director Karen McGann talked about the documentary. When asked if she would consider Manson a cult leader, the director responded, “He had that ability to create this extraordinary devotion in people.…[Continue Reading...]

Woman raised in incestuous family ‘cult’ reveals shocking way she escaped before she had to marry her cousin

Published January 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Kingston Group, Polyamists, polygamist groups, survivor story, Utah

A woman who escaped a 'polygamist sect' known as the Kingston Group has detailed the exact moment she knew she had to get out. Priscilla Tucker, who is from Utah, was raised in the Kingston Group, which encourages polygamy and…[Continue Reading...]

Netherlands to launch aid center for cult victims

Published January 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, government action, Netherlands

The Dutch government is set to launch a new assistance platform for victims of sects and coercive group cultures later this year. The platform, which will serve as both a resource hub and a referral service, will work closely with…[Continue Reading...]

Mothers were starving their children: Lev Tahor cult members protest outside Guatemala facility

Published January 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged child abuse, cult, Guatemala, Lev Tahor

Members of the Lev Tahor cult staged a protest Thursday outside welfare facilities in Guatemala, where more than 200 children, teenagers, and women have been housed since being rescued from the extremist group's compound last month. The demonstrators aimed to…[Continue Reading...]

Cult expert Rick Ross’ Question and Answers about cults just passed one million views on YouTube

Published January 16, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult expert, cults, research

Professional cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about cults. What makes a cult a cult exactly? What are some signs you’re in one? How do cults differ from religions? Can a family be…[Continue Reading...]

Sold out shows, glowing reviews in NL for dance company that uses child labor

Published January 16, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abuse allegations, child labor, Falun Gong, Shen Yun

The Chinese dance company Shen Yun is attracting millions of euros in ticket sales from its performances in the Netherlands, but behind the scenes, former dancers are accusing the company of exploiting young performers, some of whom are minors. The…[Continue Reading...]

How Nagpur Psychologist Brainwashed Dozen Girls For Sex, Isolated Them From Their Families

Published January 16, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abuse allegations, brainwashing allegations, psychologist, Rajesh Dhoke in Nagpur

More shocking details are emerging following the arrest of 47-year-old psychologist Rajesh Dhoke in Nagpur, who has been accused of blackmailing and raping at least 50 women over the past 15 years. Survivors are now coming forward to share their…[Continue Reading...]

Tom Cruise’s ex-wife you’ve probably never heard of: Bosch star Mimi Rogers introduced actor to Scientology and made startling claim about their sex life – now she loves going to county fairs and selling Cameo videos

Published January 16, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged divorce, Mimi Rogers, Scientologists, Scientology, Tom Cruise

Proudly posing at the local county fair with a bundle of foraged hay and a rosette for third place, nobody would have suspected this striking woman in her 60s was once married to arguably the biggest star in Hollywood. While…[Continue Reading...]