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Danny Masterson blames lawyer, anti-Scientology bias for his rape trial conviction

Published November 19, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged appeal, California, convicted rapist, Danny Masterson, Scientologists, Scientology

Danny Masterson's attorneys have filed a habeas corpus petition, alleging a biased law enforcement investigation and ineffective assistance of counsel during the actor's 2023 trial, which resulted in Masterson being convicted of raping two women. The petition, filed by Masterson's…[Continue Reading...]

Sadistic cult recruiting Dutch children on Roblox gaming platform

Published November 19, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged 764, child recruitment, cults, Netherlands, Roblox, The Cult of Spawn

Those in the Netherlands in life threatening danger should immediately dial 112 for emergencies, and anyone suffering from depression or contemplating suicide can call 113 Zelfmoordpreventie at any time by dialing either 113 or 0800-0113, or by visiting 113.nl. A…[Continue Reading...]

Neo-Nazi cult leader ‘Commander Butcher’ admits ‘monstrous’ plot to give NYC kids poisoned candy

Published November 19, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged child abuse, cults, Michail Chkhikvishvili, neo nazis, US

A neo-Nazi cult leader has pleaded guilty to plotting a New Year’s Eve attack in New York City using a terrorist dressed as Santa Claus dishing out poisoned candy to children. Michail Chkhikvishvili, 22, known as “Commander Butcher,” admitted soliciting…[Continue Reading...]

Robert Jay Lifton obituary: psychiatrist who studied brainwashing

Published November 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged bio, Brainwashing, obituary, Robert Jay Lifton, thought reform

In August 1953, in the aftermath of the Korean War, Robert Jay Lifton’s wife called to tell him about the repatriation of some US soldiers from a Chinese prison. There were reports that the freed soldiers were returning muted and…[Continue Reading...]

Does Australia have a cult problem?

Published November 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, cult survivors, cults

When we talk about cults, we tend to picture the classic images: a doomsday group in the desert, or a fringe religious sect that feels totally disconnected from everyday life. But here in Australia, cults are a current and pressing…[Continue Reading...]

The Smallville star who joined a sex cult: best podcasts of the week

Published November 17, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Allison Mack, cult leader, cults, Keith Raniere, NXIIVM, podcast

After serving time in jail, actor Allison Mack opens up about her experiences in a group with links to sex trafficking. Plus, a deep dive into Jane Austen. Smallville actor Allison Mack is best known these days for the part…[Continue Reading...]

Ex-Scientology member recalls dark underbelly of Church

Published November 16, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged growing up in Scientology, Scientologists, Scientology, survivor story

At just 12 years old, Mirriam Francis signed a billion-year contract – a vow of eternal servitude to Scientology. “I was born into Scientology’s most inner-core,” she told news.com.au Raised inside the Sea Organisation – the church’s exclusive religious order,…[Continue Reading...]

At 12 years old, Mirriam signed a billion-year contract in Scientology’s most secret sect.

Published November 16, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Scientologists, Scientology, survivor story billion year contract

Imagine signing away your life — past, present, and future — as a child. For Mirriam Francis, it was an expectation. At just 12 years old, she signed the notorious billion-year contract — a vow of eternal servitude to the…[Continue Reading...]

In the Early ’90s, Tom Cruise Tried Quietly Introducing Scientology Into Hollywood — & Resurfaced Details Outline the Clash: ‘I Simply Found a System That’s Better’

Published November 16, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Clearsound, Hollywood, Scientolgists, Scientology, Tom Cruise

In the early 1990s, Tom Cruise wasn’t just shaping his rise as a leading man — he was reportedly trying to bring a Scientology-developed sound method onto major studio sets. Newly resurfaced interviews and industry accounts outline how Cruise pushed…[Continue Reading...]

Elder Justice Coalition seeks new coercive control offence to protect seniors

Published November 15, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Canada, coercive control, elder abuse, proposed legislation

The Elder Justice Coalition, a new ad hoc group of organizations, plans to unite the group’s voices and push for criminal law reform to create a coercive control offence that safeguards elder abuse victims and holds their abusers accountable. During…[Continue Reading...]