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Light and dark spirits; the end of times | Chad Daybell trial testimony takeaways

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Chad Daybell, cult leader, Idaho, murder trial

We’ve seen around 60 witnesses take the stand, and we are closing in on the halfway point of this trial. It’s supposed to last eight-ten weeks and week four is now complete. Daybell could face the death penalty if convicted…[Continue Reading...]

Cult leader Chad Daybell murder trial on Court TV

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Chad Daybell, Court TV, cult leader, murdr trial

ADA COUNTY, Idaho (Court TV) — The trial of a so-called “Doomsday Prophet” facing charges he killed his first wife and the two youngest children of his second wife is underway in Idaho. Chad Daybell is charged with conspiracy and…[Continue Reading...]

The ‘Sift’ strategy: A four-step method for spotting misinformation

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, fake news, misinformation, research, warning signs

Pioneered by digital literacy experts, the "Sift" strategy is a technique for spotting fake news and misleading social media posts, says Amanda Ruggeri. It's no secret that misinformation is rampant on social media. And it's even more so in some…[Continue Reading...]

Brooke Shields Accepted Tom Cruise And Katie Holmes’ Wedding Invite… On 1 Condition

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Brooke Shields, Katie Holmes, Scientology, Scientoogists, Tom Cruise

Brooke Shields shows up for her friends ― even when the invite is confusing. The “Blue Lagoon” star was flattered when Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes invited her to their 2006 wedding in Italy, despite the groom’s infamous tirade against…[Continue Reading...]

Clearwater’s new Scientology strategy: No more ‘cloak-and-dagger’ dealings.

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Clearwater, Florida, real estate, Scientologists, Scientology

Clearwater leaders are no longer hiding their impatience as blocks of downtown properties tied to the Church of Scientology remain empty, despite years of closed-door talks. With a majority of new members, the City Council began discussing government priorities with…[Continue Reading...]

Nun alleging sexual abuse by Tendai priest in Japan seeks relief amid skepticism (Pt. 3)

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged abuse allegations, Buddhist sect, Japan, Tendai sect

TAKAMATSU (Kyodo) -- In late January, the Tendai Religious Office in Otsu received a petition for a disciplinary hearing sent by Eicho, and in March, the Tendai sect commenced an investigation and began questioning her. Speaking at a press conference…[Continue Reading...]

Leader of Extreme Body Modification Cult Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged alleged cult leader, criminal conviction, Marius Gustavson, prison sentence, UK

Marius Gustavson, a 46-year-old Norwegian residing in north London, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating a disturbing body modification cult, where irreversible mutilations were performed on numerous men. Alongside six co-defendants, Gustavson operated the "Eunuch Maker" website, enticing…[Continue Reading...]

Survivor of cult helps bring down the human trafficking sect he escaped from

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged ‘Yoga School, Argentina, cult allegations, Escuela de Yoga’, human trafficking allegations

A survivor of a cult helped police to crack down on a group in Buenos Aires. After more than 50 raids were conducted in the Argentinian capital in 2022, Pablo Salum became a hero. Salum is believed to have been…[Continue Reading...]

LOSING MY RELIGION I spent 35 years in Scientology ‘cult’ – my mum married my GRANDPA & I was banished for kissing boy, says former member

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged former Scientologist, personal story, Scientologists, Scientology

A CHANCE encounter between a dancer and a paraplegic man in a strip club saw a family ensnared in Scientology for 35 years. It was a confusing time for five-year-old Natalie who watched her mother marry the Scientologist who came…[Continue Reading...]

Nun seeks dignity after alleged sexual abuse by Tendai priest in Japan (Pt. 2)

Published May 10, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Buddhist sect, Japan, sexual abuse, sruvivor story

TAKAMATSU (Kyodo) -- But gradually realizing that what was happening to her was not right, Eicho took action. She called a women's hotline for advice in 2015. Then in May 2017, she saw a TV press conference held by Japanese…[Continue Reading...]