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PNP exec says fugitive pastor still in Davao City compound

Published August 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, court battles, Kingdom of Jesus Christ, Philippines, sect

Fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, who is facing charges of human trafficking and sexual abuse, is hiding inside his Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City, a ranking police official in charge of the area said on Thursday. Davao…[Continue Reading...]

CA orders 20-day freeze on Quiboloy, Kingdom of Jesus Christ assets

Published August 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Apollo Quiboloy, court orders, Kingdom of Jesus Christ, Philippines

The Court of Appeals (CA) on Thursday said it had imposed a 20-day freeze order on televangelist Apollo Quiboloy’s bank accounts, real estate properties, and other assets after it found merit in the sexual exploitation, human trafficking and financial smuggling…[Continue Reading...]

YouTube Says It Has No Plans to Ban Alex Jones

Published August 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Alex Jones, conspiracy theories, InfoWars, YouTube

Late Saturday, the host of the popular conspiracy theory show Infowars Alex Jones tweeted that his YouTube will be deleted tomorrow. According to YouTube, that is not the case. The company told us in an email it currently has no…[Continue Reading...]

Houston balloon sculpture exhibition explores ex-cult member’s upbringing

Published August 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Children of God, cult, cult recovery, Houston, survivor story, Texas

A new exhibition at The Jung Center of Houston opening Aug. 19 will consist of massive sculptures made entirely out of balloons. Yes, balloons. The project, titled "Out Of The Strong, Something Sweet," is the work of Houston's DJ Morrow.…[Continue Reading...]

Vietnam signals action to tackle ‘negative impact’ of Falun Gong

Published August 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult, Falun Gong, government action, Vietnam

Members of the Falun Gong spiritual sect are having a negative impact on Vietnam’s political security and public order and authorities will act to discourage participation in its activities, Vietnamese state media reported. The movement, founded in China in 1992,…[Continue Reading...]

FBI investigating fundamentalist Christian sect, after widespread allegations of childhood sexual abuse

Published August 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged child abuse, FBI investigation, religious sect, sexual abuse, two by twos

"The gaslighting and the guilt is what has created such a perfect breeding ground for the pedophilia that goes on," a former member said to the 7 Investigates team. BOISE, Idaho — A fundamentalist Christian sect has mostly stayed under…[Continue Reading...]

How 44 Youths Were Killed In Cult Related-Clashes During 7/7 Celebration

Published August 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, gangs, killings, Nigeria, violence

No fewer than 44 youths were killed in a violent clash between various rival cult groups, during the recent celebration of July 7/7 across the country. Conflicts between rival cult groups often result in brutal killings, beheadings, proliferation of arms,…[Continue Reading...]

Tom Cruise at Olympics would be ‘disgrace’, say French anti-cult groups

Published August 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Paris Olympics, Scientologists, Scientology, Tom Cruise

Anti-cult activists have condemned the likely appearance of Hollywood actor and well-known Scientologist Tom Cruise at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday. While his attendance has not been confirmed, the "Mission Impossible" star is widely expected to be part…[Continue Reading...]

Accused DeKalb County cult leader convicted of rape injured in prison fight, officials say

Published August 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged convicted rapist, cult leader, Eligio Bishop, Georgia, Nature Boy, prison fight

MACON, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An accused DeKalb County cult leader convicted of rape was injured in a prison fight this week. The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) says Eligio Bishop was involved in an altercation at Macon State…[Continue Reading...]

Joseph Valentine Martin took his life coroner’s court told

Published August 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Abusive controlling relationships, coercive control, suicide

A 27-year-old father who claimed he had been the victim of 'coercive control' at the hands of a former partner took his own life, a court has heard.[Continue Reading...]