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One Tree Hill’s Bethany Joy Lenz’s Former Father-in-Law Addresses Cult Accusations

Published October 23, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Bethany Joy Lenz, cult survivor, cults, personal story

As the One Tree Hill alum has continued to share her experience as a member of The Big House Family organization, which she'd described as a "cult," the ministry's founder and her former father-in-law Michael Galeotti refuted the allegations. "Everybody…[Continue Reading...]

‘One Tree Hill’ star’s cult sent a ‘minder’ to watch her on TV set

Published October 23, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Bethany Joy Lenz, cult survivor, cult tactics, cults, personal story

Lenz first revealed she was in a cult during her time on the hit TV show in 2023. Due to the high interest in her story, she chose to open up about her experience in a book, "Dinner for Vampires."…[Continue Reading...]

Lori Vallow: Lawyer for ‘Doomsday Mom’ files motion to have her mental competency evaluated

Published October 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Arizona, cut mom, Lori Vallow, murder trial

PHOENIX - There is a new update in the years-long legal saga involving the woman who is known as the so-called ‘Doomsday Mom.’ We learned on Oct. 21 that Lori Vallow's defense lawyer filed a motion on Oct. 9 for…[Continue Reading...]

From NXIVM, a sect with sex slaves to leading the Religious Affairs Unit of SEGOB

Published October 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Clara Luz Flores, cult, cult leader, Keith Raniere, Mexico, NXIVM

After having requested leave as a Congress Representative, Clara Luz Flores ended up in the Ministry of the Interior (Secretaría de Gobernación: Segob) as head of the Unit of Religious Affairs, Prevention and Reconstruction of the Social Fabric. The former…[Continue Reading...]

A fight to save city owned “cult” cabins

Published October 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Colorado, cult, cult leader, John Robert Stevens, Living Word Fellowship, property Palmer Lake

(PALMER LAKE, Colo.) — The Living Word Fellowship — now widely known as a cult — donated 28 acres along Highway 105 to the Town of Palmer Lake several years ago. Now, the community is debating what to do with…[Continue Reading...]

‘One Tree Hill’ actress among celebrities lured in by cult ‘predators’ despite fame and success

Published October 22, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged celebrities, cults, Hollywood

"One Tree Hill" star Bethany Joy Lenz is still grappling with leaving the cult that controlled her life for a decade. "There’s something really powerful in putting things out in the open and being an open book and being honest…[Continue Reading...]

Leah Remini’s Tragic Life Story

Published October 21, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Leah Remini, Scientologists, Scientology

Leah Remini found worldwide fame thanks to her role as Carrie Heffernan in the CBS sitcom "The King of Queens." But despite her success, and strong bond with co-star Kevin James, who she says "ruined her for life" with his…[Continue Reading...]

Thai govt eyes legal reforms to shield public from pyramid schemes

Published October 21, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged government action, Icon group, pyramid schemes, Thailand

Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said the government is making moves to plug legal loopholes to protect people from get-rich-quick schemes and this process may take up to three months. The minister was responding to a question raised in Parliament…[Continue Reading...]

Thai police say 18 arrested as alleged pyramid scheme losses near $50 million

Published October 21, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal charges, Icon group, pyramid scheme, Thailand

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai police have arrested 18 people and seized luxury goods after receiving nearly 5,600 complaints about an alleged pyramid scheme, saying on Monday they estimate investors have lost at least 1.61 billion baht ($48 million). The Central…[Continue Reading...]

Most Teens Believe Conspiracy Theories, See News as Biased. What Can Schools Do?

Published October 21, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, crimital thinking, teens

The world is flat. Aliens exist. The 2020 election was stolen. The NFL playoffs last season were rigged to help Taylor Swift’s boyfriend—and ultimately President Joe Biden’s reelection efforts. The COVID-19 vaccine is dangerous. An overwhelming majority of teenagers not…[Continue Reading...]